Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk - AWARD
About This Opportunity
Transition Support — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Norfolk County Council. Awarded to Inner Circle Consulting Ltd (EUR 6.3M, Mar 2026).
This is a services contract in the Consulting sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Consulting sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
In February 2025, the Government wrote to all council leaders in areas with two-tier structures, asking them to put forward proposals for local government reorganisation. The timescale set by Government for authorities in the Devolution Priority Programme area, including Norfolk required Interim Plans to be submitted by 21 March 2025 and Full Proposals by 26 September 2025.
The Government announced on 25 March 2025 that it supports 3 unitary councils for the whole of Norfolk.
The Council have appointed a consultant to provide transition support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk following the Government's minded-to decision. The appointment was undertaken following a mini competition through Lot1a of the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework (reference 664_25).. CPV: Business and management consultancy and related services (79400000). Procedure: Other -
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on May 15, 2026. Last refreshed 14 days ago. Reference: IT-217-3230-NCCF43241 - AWARD. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Norfolk County Council
Norfolk County Council has issued 96 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 72 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Inner Circle Consulting Ltd was awarded the contract for €6,323,100. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference IT-217-3230-NCCF43241 - AWARD when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Inner Circle Consulting Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Norfolk County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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