Scope
Reference
NCCQ43204
Description
Norfolk County Council has commissioned an advisor to support the development of a key element of its full proposal for Local Government Reorganisation, in response to the Government's invitation to submit proposals for new unitary authorities.
Following the submission of an Interim Plan in March 2025, the Council is now progressing detailed work to shape its final proposal, due by 26 September 2025. As part of this process, the Council has undertaken a comprehensive options appraisal, which will inform a Cabinet decision on a preferred model for a unitary authority in Norfolk.
To support the next phase, the Council has appointed an advisor to co-develop the place leadership, neighbourhood, and community elements of the proposal.
The advisor will be expected to deliver a robust, evidence-led model or framework, supported by case studies, an equalities impact assessment, and a clear articulation of benefits, costs, and risks.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £73,088 excluding VAT
- £87,705 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 July 2025
Contract dates
- 9 July 2025 to 26 September 2025
- 2 months, 18 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
- UKH17 - Breckland and South Norfolk
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - limited competition
Supplier
MUTUAL VENTURES LIMITED
- Companies House: 07490364
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYMW-7853-WYML
2-6 Boundary Row
London
SE1 8HP
United Kingdom
Email: info@mutualventures.co.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Norfolk County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDYH-3246-XWTR
County Hall, Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH
United Kingdom
Email: sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government