Better Lives Mobilisation and Delivery

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council concerns the "Better Lives Mobilisation and Delivery" project, focusing on the custom software development services within the East Midlands. This selective tender, completed under a framework agreement, involved support for the second phase of the Better Lives programme, aiming to embed realisation processes and utilise data for commissioning and market-shaping activities. Key dates include the award date on 27 March 2026 and the contract period spanning from 30 March 2026 to 28 June 2026. The procurement stage has concluded with the award phase.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in custom software development, particularly those capable of translating data-driven insights into measurable improvements. Large-scale companies like Impower Consulting Ltd, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the scope for growth in this competitive environment. Enterprises with expertise in embedding software solutions in government services and market analysis will find similar projects advantageous for expansion and innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Better Lives Mobilisation and Delivery

Notice Description

Support required for phase 2 of the Better Lives programme - mobilisation and delivery of the Better Lives tool. It's purpose is to; * embed the end-to-end realisation process in day-to-day practice * target the cohorts where early movement will generate momentum and confidence * use Better Lives data to inform live commissioning and market-shaping activity This phase is designed to translate the opportunities already identified into measurable improvements in outcomes, begin to realise in-year financial movement, and embed the capability and governance required for Lincolnshire to sustain this approach at scale.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ef2e2d3-4e1f-46de-9329-a5b1240b9fd2
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

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


CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

72231000 - Development of software for military applications

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£244,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 26 Jun 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
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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

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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