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Consultancy Services for Local Government Reform Proposal

Norwich City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Norwich City Council

Buyer Address: City Hall, NORWICH, NR21NH, England

Contact Email: procurement@norwich.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
Other - Framework further competition under Lot 10 Strategic Projects of ESPO Framework 664_21
Value
471254.0 GBP
Published
28 Jul 2025, 14:16
Deadline
28 May 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
04 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
27 Sep 2025, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73210000 - Research consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Inner Circle Consulting Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Norwich City Council alongside the councils of Breckland, Broadland, Kings Lynn & West Norfolk, North Norfolk, and Great Yarmouth are collaborating on a significant Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) initiative. The goal is to develop and submit a comprehensive proposal to the Government by 26 September 2025, advocating for the establishment of three new unitary councils in Norfolk. This reorganisation aims to streamline local governance, enhance service delivery, and support the broader devolution agenda.

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