Norfolk County Council · Awarded contract

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Transition Support for Local Government Reorganisation in Norfolk - AWARD

Awarded 30 Mar 2026

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Awarded30 Mar 2026

Value£6,323,100.00

SupplierInner Circle Consulting Ltd

AgencyNorfolk County Council

RegionUNITED KINGDOM

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Expires in 2y 5mo3y term, 20% elapsed

Awarded 30 Mar 2026Expires 31 Mar 2029

About

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).

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