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EMMS - Digital Internship Coordinator

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Jul 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, concluded by Lincolnshire County Council, revolves around the title "EMMS - Digital Internship Coordinator." This project forms part of the East Midlands Made Smarter Adoption Programme. The contract was awarded to Step Recruitment Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Nottingham. The procurement falls under the "Business development consultancy services" industry category and is geographically centred in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender stage has progressed to the contract award phase, which was completed with the contract being active as of 6th May 2025 and expected to run until 1st April 2026. The procurement method utilised was "limited," involving a below-threshold limited competition, which indicates a targeted and selective competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in business development consultancy services and digital transformation roles. Its focus on coordinating digital internships within the East Midlands digital landscape suggests opportunities for businesses adept in nurturing digital talent and providing innovative solutions. Small to medium-sized enterprises and those who can demonstrate agility in digital programme management are particularly well-suited to compete, considering the project's budget and scope. This project underscores the importance of strategic alliances with local authorities aiming to advance digital capabilities within regional SMEs.

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Notice Title

EMMS - Digital Internship Coordinator

Notice Description

East Midlands Made Smarter Adoption Programme - Digital Internship Coordinator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037325-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£47,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Deane Fehnert
Contact Email
deane.fehnert@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522552222

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEP RECRUITMENT

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