Supporting successful local government reorganisation

We provide the expertise, governance support and compliant routes to market you need to deliver local government reorganisation with confidence.

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WHY CONSULTANCY+

Where transformation expertise meets compliant procurement

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As the sole supplier on YPO's 1141 Managing Consultancy and Professional Services Framework, Consultancy+ provides a compliant, efficient route to market that connects councils with proven transformation specialists.

Our approach combines strategic consultancy expertise with end-to-end procurement management, reducing complexity, accelerating mobilisation and ensuring access to the specialist capability needed to deliver successful outcomes.

Strategic expertise

Access an established ecosystem of local government reorganisation (LGR), recovery and transformation specialists who support every stage of your programme, from strategy and design through to implementation and delivery.

Independent and outcome focused

We are independent of delivery suppliers, enabling us to recommend the expertise and commercial approach that best fits your organisation's needs and desired outcomes.

End-to-end procurement management

From discovery through to contract award, we manage the full procurement process, including governance, supplier engagement, evaluation and mobilisation support.

One partner, many experts

One relationship, one commercial route and one governance process, providing access to hundreds of specialist providers across transformation, programme delivery and consultancy services.

OUR APPROACH

A proven approach to LGR delivery

Every LGR programme is unique, but the foundations of success remain the same. Our structured five-stage approach helps your council identify the right expertise, navigate procurement with confidence and mobilise transformation programmes effectively. From initial discovery through to delivery, we provide the support and specialist capability needed at every stage of the journey.

1. Understanding your challenge

Successful transformation begins with a clear understanding of your current position. We work with stakeholders to explore organisational priorities, assess programme maturity and identify the opportunities, risks and dependencies that will shape your LGR journey. This stage establishes the foundations for informed decision-making and future programme success.

2. Shaping requirements for success

Once clear objectives are set, we help define the specialist capability, delivery requirements and commercial approach needed to achieve them. By clarifying outcomes and evaluating potential routes to market, our team ensures your organisation is well positioned to secure the expertise required for successful delivery.

3. Accessing the right expertise

Drawing on our extensive network of transformation specialists, we connect councils, like yours, with the expertise best suited to their requirements. We facilitate engagement with experienced partners, provide market insight and help build delivery teams capable of supporting strategic objectives and programme outcomes.

4. Delivering compliant procurement

We manage the procurement process from end to end, ensuring compliance, transparency and effective governance throughout. From developing documentation and engaging suppliers to evaluation and contract award, we simplify procurement while maintaining confidence in every decision.

5. Supporting successful outcomes

Our support continues beyond contract award to help ensure programmes achieve their intended objectives. We provide mobilisation support, governance oversight and supplier management guidance, helping you to maintain momentum and deliver lasting transformation outcomes.

PROVEN RESULTS

£800k savings facilitated through compliant procurement and specialist expertise

"Working with Consultancy+ during our local government reorganisation journey has given us confidence that we can access the specialist expertise we need, when we need it. Their deep understanding of the LGR landscape, collaborative approach and compliant route to market helped us identify and engage the right partners quickly to support our transformation priorities. As a result, we facilitated an £800k saving while ensuring the procurement process remained efficient, transparent and fully compliant." - Council undergoing local government reorganisation

OUR DIFFERENCE

Combining consultancy expertise with procurement excellence

Other suppliers can assist you with consultancy, or, procurement support. Consultancy+ combines both, helping you to access specialist expertise through a compliant route to market while reducing complexity, accelerating mobilisation and supporting successful transformation outcomes.

Independent advice

Objective recommendations based on your requirements and desired outcomes

Independent supplier recommendations
Tailored to your objectives
Focused on long-term outcomes, not quick fixes

Access to specialist expertise

Connect with proven transformation specialists across a broad delivery ecosystem

Access to an established network of experts
Expertise across LGR, recovery and transformation programmes
Specialist capability matched to your requirements

Faster mobilisation

Accelerate access to capability and reduce time-to-delivery

Reduced procurement timelines
Rapid access to specialist resources
Faster transition from planning to delivery

Compliant routes to market

Access expertise through a fully compliant procurement framework

YPO 1141 framework compliant
Reduced procurement risk
Transparent and auditable processes

End-to-end procurement support

Receive support throughout the procurement lifecycle, from discovery to contract award

Procurement strategy and planning
Supplier engagement and evaluation
Contract award and mobilisation support

One commercial relationship

Simplify governance and supplier management through a single route to market

One point of contact
Streamlined governance and reporting
Access to hundreds of specialist providers

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Navigate your LGR journey with confidence

Complete the form below to discuss your requirements with one of our experts and explore how we can support your council's transformation journey.