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Development of the Greater Lincolnshire Enhanced Partnership and all of the associated activity

GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY

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09 Jul 2026 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority recently completed the procurement process for the "Development of the Greater Lincolnshire Enhanced Partnership and all of the associated activity" with a focus on transport systems consultancy services. The award stage, concluded on 8th July 2026, was for the development of a Bus Service Improvement Plan as part of the broader National Bus Strategy efforts. The procurement was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs. The project is situated in Lincolnshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom, and will run from 8th June 2026 to 31st May 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £66,500, was made to Nic Greaves Public Transport Ltd, a small enterprise.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services within the transportation sector. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs with expertise in developing and implementing strategic transport plans, especially those capable of enhancing bus services in line with national strategies. Companies with a proven track record in collaborating closely with local authorities and bus operators to achieve substantial service improvements could find this type of project beneficial for establishing credibility and a foothold in the UK transport consultancy market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of the Greater Lincolnshire Enhanced Partnership and all of the associated activity

Notice Description

In March 2025 the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) was established and brings forward devolved powers and funding to support economic growth across the region. One of the requirements of the transport funding is to have a Greater Lincolnshire Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). BSIPs are how LTAs, working closely with their local bus operators and local communities, set out a vision and plan for delivering the step-change improvement in bus services required by the National Bus Strategy. GLCCA requires additional technical support in relation to the production of the BSIP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af880d59-15fb-497e-9982-ef32f6d30236
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccbf9899-6540-4bd9-98f4-cb70c40b9cc0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2027 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
GREATER LINCOLNSHIRE COMBINED COUNTY AUTHORITY
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

NIC GREAVES PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Further Information

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