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Consultancy for Lincolnshire County Council Agri-Food Work

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 07:34

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract under the title "Consultancy for Lincolnshire County Council Agri-Food Work" in the services category, specifically targeting general management and business development consultancy services. This procurement process has been completed as of 15 May 2026, with the contract commencing on 1 May 2026 and running until 30 April 2029. The consultancy aims to enhance the agri-food sector within Greater Lincolnshire through initiatives like the UK Food Valley Programme and the Greater Lincolnshire Forum for Agriculture and Horticulture. The project's location is in the East Midlands, and the buyer is based in Lincoln, LN1 1YL, England. The procurement is categorised under a special "Other" method and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses adept in management and business development consultancy, particularly those focusing on the agri-food industry. With a contract value of £60,000 and the potential for impact through participation in key regional initiatives, businesses that can contribute strategic insights and growth-focused solutions will find this project rewarding. Collison and Associates Limited has been appointed as the supplier, indicating a precedent for SMEs' involvement, making it an attractive venture for similarly scaled organisations aiming to expand their portfolio within public sector projects and consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Consultancy for Lincolnshire County Council Agri-Food Work

Notice Description

The services which are being procured as part of this Procurement are consultancy support in respect of the delivery of the growth of the agri-food Cluster within Greater Lincolnshire, specifically, through the UK Food Valley Programme and the Greater Lincolnshire Forum for Agriculture and Horticulture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f359ac6c-c5bf-45a0-b185-2517b8888686
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd82b57-5dd8-41b3-a296-1f100106255a
Current Stage
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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

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 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
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

COLLISON AND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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