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Strategic Fire Cover Review

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 08:11

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is overseeing a procurement process for the "Strategic Fire Cover Review" aimed at providing business analysis consultancy services for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. This process involves a direct award procurement method, and the contract has been awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited. The project is located in the East Midlands, England, with a contract value of £34,000. The tendering period concluded on 18th August 2025, and the contract duration extends from 22nd August 2025 to 21st February 2026. The procurement falls within the services category.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in business analysis within the public safety sector. The direct award method indicates that Lincolnshire County Council sought specialised capabilities, underscoring potential growth for businesses with a proven track record in strategic consultancy within public sector services. Such organisations can leverage this engagement to showcase their proficiency in conducting complex organisational analyses, enhancing their credentials for future opportunities with public sector entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Fire Cover Review

Notice Description

To provide a strategic fire cover review of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-391d4a4d-77a7-400d-bbe2-998fe0a5fef6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683363c-7452-4288-a9c8-e48ff789637e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2025 - 21 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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