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07 Jul 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council has resulted in the award of a contract for the position titled "Interim Democratic Services Manager." This initiative falls under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, specifically tailored towards democratic services management. The award stage was completed on 7th July 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 20th July 2026, concluding on 25th December 2026. The tender process was classified under the procurement method detail "Other," and the services are expected to be delivered primarily around Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the postal code LN1 1YL. The tender status was marked as complete, with Lincolnshire County Council as the buying organisation.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in business and management consultancy services. The project's scope encompasses a broad range of consultancy services which extend beyond general management to include human resources, financial management, public relations, and more, offering a rich ground for diversified consultancy expertise. With Vivid Resourcing (G2V Recruitment Group Limited) as the awarded supplier, other similar entities, especially those with capabilities in democratic service management and a presence in the East Midlands area, would find this sector conducive to competitive bids and potential future collaborations with local authorities. The involvement of SMEs is encouraged, providing an advantageous prospect for smaller consultancy firms seeking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Interim Democratic Services Manager

Notice Description

Interim manager within Democratic Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d0ee70-faf7-4cc7-b93a-a531b1cb77b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

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79415000 - Production management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416000 - Public relations services

79416100 - Public relations management services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

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79430000 - Crisis management services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

79910000 - Management holdings services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79921000 - Packaging services

79930000 - Specialty design services

79931000 - Interior decorating services

79932000 - Interior design services

79933000 - Design support services

79934000 - Furniture design services

79940000 - Collection agency services

79941000 - Toll-collection services

79950000 - Exhibition, fair and congress organisation services

79951000 - Seminar organisation services

79952000 - Event services

79952100 - Cultural event organisation services

79953000 - Festival organisation services

79954000 - Party organisation services

79955000 - Fashion shows organisation services

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79960000 - Photographic and ancillary services

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79961300 - Specialised photography services

79961310 - Downhole photography services

79961320 - Underwater photography services

79961330 - Microfilming services

79961340 - X-ray photography services

79961350 - Studio photography services

79962000 - Photograph processing services

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79970000 - Publishing services

79971000 - Bookbinding and finishing services

79971100 - Book finishing services

79971200 - Bookbinding services

79972000 - Language dictionary publishing services

79972100 - Regional language dictionary publishing services

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79995000 - Library management services

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79997000 - Business travel services

79998000 - Coaching services

79999000 - Scanning and invoicing services

79999100 - Scanning services

79999200 - Invoicing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 25 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIVID RESOURCING (G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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