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Online Community Engagement Software

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 08:32

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07 Aug 2025 at 07:56

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07 Aug 2025 at 07:55

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Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for an Online Community Engagement Software, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The contract, which is active as of 4th August 2025, has been awarded to Granicus- Firmstep Limited. The procurement method used was classified as "Other". The contract covers services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and will run from 5th August 2025 to 4th August 2028. This completed tender aimed to provide a platform that enhances public engagement with the council. The total value of the awarded contract is GBP 668,000.

This procurement creates significant business opportunities for enterprises specialising in software development, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive community engagement solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, reflecting the procurement's emphasis on inclusivity and diversification. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering critical public services. Given the project's three-year span, it offers stable and long-term growth potential for the winning supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Online Community Engagement Software

Notice Description

To provide an online community engagement platform that broadens, diversifies, and enhances the ways in which the Council engages with the public.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1067dab-00f0-4337-b613-db4e76bed4ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6bc6f3-ce94-432f-ab76-a1994b7a61fc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,055,600 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2028 3-4 years
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

GRANICUS- FIRMSTEP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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