Award

Workforce Modernisation

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

07 May 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Council, based in Grimsby, has successfully completed an award phase for the "Workforce Modernisation" project under the procurement title. The project primarily targets business development consultancy services and is procured through a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) RM6309, Lot 2 Strategy and Policy. The contract, valued at £1,900,000, will be executed in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Commencing on 2nd May 2026 and concluding on 1st June 2028, the project emphasises strategic workforce improvements. The tender phase ended on 1st April 2026, with the award being made active on 12th April 2026 and the award notice published on 7th May 2026.

The "Workforce Modernisation" tender provides a substantial opportunity for growth within the consultancy industry, particularly advantageous for large established companies with expertise in business development and strategic consultancy. Although this procurement is not explicitly marked for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), it presents an ideal opening for firms capable of leveraging substantial resources and strategic acumen to effectuate significant transformations in workforce strategies. Engaging with this project could facilitate the expansion of a company’s service offerings and improve their competitive edge in the consultancy domain.

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Notice Title

Workforce Modernisation

Notice Description

Workforce modernisation project. Call-off via the Government Commercial Agency Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) RM6309, Lot 2 Strategy and Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c01619a-bd2e-4e3e-ba64-4cc083d37b2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df79cd42-eca8-4ab6-a3f6-09f8b9f494d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THRONTON UK ADVISORY AND TAX

Further Information

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