Tender

Business Lincolnshire Advisors

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 09:31

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 16:45

Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking services within the Business Lincolnshire Advisors tender, currently in the tender stage and initiated on 17 December 2025. This procurement, delivered by the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub, aims to provide essential business support services in the Lincolnshire region through a team of Growth Hub Start Up and Generalist Advisers. The tender will close on 18 January 2026 at 13:00 GMT, with the enquiry period ending on 10 January 2026. The tender comprises two active lots, focusing on the Start-Up Accelerator and Business Growth Accelerator programmes, offering general management consultancy services to businesses. It employs the open procedure method, ensuring it is above the GPA and CPTPP threshold, and allows electronic submissions in English.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in general management consultancy services, to expand their reach and engage with a sub-central government entity. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), businesses can benefit from the long-term potential of up to three-year contracts, with the possibility of extensions. The maximum contract extent date is up until 2035, presenting a substantial business growth opportunity, particularly for those keen on fostering entrepreneurial ventures and supporting economic development in the Lincolnshire area.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Business Lincolnshire Advisors

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council via the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub delivers a range of Business Support Services. The foundation for this service is provided by the team of Growth Hub Start Up and Generalist Advisers that work with entrepreneurs and businesses located within the Lincolnshire region. The link to our public Tenders, Research and Contracts site is https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx where Suppliers can view published requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Start-Up Accelerator Programme

Renewal: Potential for 2 extensions of 3 years each.

Lot 2

Business Growth Accelerator Programme

Renewal: Potential for 2 extensions of 3 years each.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083621-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,508,334 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,508,334 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deane.fehnert@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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