Award

LCC - Strategic Technology Partner Services

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 12:50

Tender

10 Sep 2024 at 09:38

Planning

26 Apr 2024 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Lincolnshire County Council initiated a comprehensive public procurement process centred on engaging a Strategic Technology Partner, captured under the title "LCC - Strategic Technology Partner Services." This process falls within the IT services industry category, covering consulting, software development, and support services, and located in the region designated as UKF3. The procurement involved a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, as per the requirements of section 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The recent award of the contract occurred in July 2025, with an active contract initiation date from 1st July 2025. The awarded value highlights a strategic scope with a budgetary provision of up to £193,000,000 GBP. The completion of this procurement aligns with Lincolnshire County Council’s strategic objectives to enhance and adapt their IT infrastructure and services.

This tender offers substantial business growth prospects, particularly for companies that specialise in comprehensive IT services and solutions, including end-to-end IT operations, service management, and digital transformation. Businesses equipped with capabilities in user support services, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and agile methodological approaches can leverage this partnership to expand their footprint. Ideal competitors for this tender would be those capable of delivering value through innovative IT solutions and proving their skill in maintaining a continuously evolving IT environment, thus aligning with the demands of a large-scale entity such as the Lincolnshire County Council. Additionally, collaborations might extend to supporting digital transformation goals across various public sectors, widening the scope and impact of participating businesses.

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Notice Title

LCC - Strategic Technology Partner Services

Notice Description

This contract establishes a strategic partnership for the provision of IT services to support the effective delivery, management and development of Lincolnshire County Council's technology estate. The scope includes end-to-end IT operational services, service management, infrastructure, application and network support, hosting, cyber security, and access to professional services. The contract is designed to be flexible and future-facing, enabling services to adapt over time in response to changing technology, user needs, organisational priorities, and external factors. It includes support for digital transformation, the development of agile product teams, and the maintenance of an 'evergreen' technology environment. Services will be delivered in collaboration with retained Council teams and other partners, with a focus on continuous improvement, security, value for money, and long-term adaptability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract covers the provision of Strategic Technology Partner Services to deliver, manage and develop a broad range of IT services in support of Lincolnshire County Council's current and future requirements. The scope includes operational service delivery, transformation support, and the capability to respond to evolving organisational priorities, user needs, and changes in technology over the life of the contract. The contract establishes a strategic partnership model designed to be flexible and responsive, enabling the Council to adapt its technology estate, service design and delivery model in line with changes in legislation, policy, budget, user demand, working practices and market developments. The services provided under this contract are expected to evolve over time to reflect best practice, technological change and emerging business needs. The contract includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: Operational IT Services, including user support services (e.g. service desk, VIP support, on-site and remote assistance), modern workplace services (e.g. device lifecycle management, Microsoft 365 administration, identity and access management), and service management functions aligned to ITIL or equivalent standards. Application Services, including support for a portfolio of business applications hosted across a hybrid environment (on-premise, cloud, SaaS), application rationalisation, access and performance management, software asset management, and support for strategic platforms and integrations. Hosting and Infrastructure, including the operation, monitoring and optimisation of cloud services (principally Microsoft Azure), on-premise infrastructure and datacentre environments, storage, server and backup solutions, and disaster recovery capabilities. Network Services, including management of local area and wireless networks across all Council sites, network equipment lifecycle management, and interfaces with the Council's existing WAN provision. Cyber Security, including the delivery of operational security controls, collaboration within a multi-supplier assurance model, compliance with recognised frameworks (e.g. NIST), incident response and recovery, risk monitoring and reporting, and security tooling. Change and Professional Services, including technical and service design, project and programme management, and access to resources to support both tactical and strategic initiatives. This will include delivery via product teams and agile approaches where appropriate. Service Development, including participation in governance and service planning, and provision of insight, innovation and continuous improvement to support the Council in achieving value for money, enhanced user experience and improved service outcomes. The contract requires the management of an 'evergreen' IT estate, ensuring that services and technologies remain current, supported and secure. The scope also includes the ability to initiate, accelerate or respond to transformation programmes, emerging technologies (e.g. AI, automation, data analytics), and cross-sector collaboration opportunities, including with health, emergency services and other public sector bodies. The service model is expected to operate collaboratively with the Council's retained teams and other delivery partners, within a defined governance framework. The supplier will be required to work in an open, transparent and flexible way, with the ability to scale services up or down, reshape delivery models, and introduce new capabilities as business needs change. The specification reflects the Council's current estate and service structure, but does not limit the future evolution of services. The contract will provide the mechanism through which technology services can be maintained, modernised and transformed over time to meet the Council's ongoing and emerging requirements. The published contract value reflects the strategic scope of the arrangement, including provision for future growth, service evolution and technological change over the life of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045598
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043478-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50320000 - Repair and maintenance services of personal computers

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£193,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Ben Crow, Mrs Vicky Bevan
Contact Email
ben.crow@lincolnshire.gov.uk, vicky.bevan@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522, +44 1522553643

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
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS

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