Award

Business Lincolnshire Advisors

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 14:36

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

The public procurement process titled "Business Lincolnshire Advisors," led by Lincolnshire County Council, aims to deliver business support services via the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub. This tender process encompasses services within the industry category of management consultancy, specifically targeting general advisory services. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, aligning with UK legislative requirements, and involved comprehensive milestone planning stages before reaching the award phase. The procurement spanned the Lincolnshire region, with significant key dates such as the award notice published on 13th February 2026, and the standstill period ending on 24th February 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 2nd March 2026, lasting until 29th April 2029, with potential extensions up to 2035.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in consultancy and support services for startups and business acceleration programmes. The total estimated value for the procurement amounts to over £6.5 million, offering sizeable contracts to both small and large enterprises. Ideal candidates for this tender include companies with expertise in start-up accelerator programmes as well as those experienced in driving business growth. The successful suppliers in this recognition include NBV Enterprise Solutions Limited and EMB Limited, highlighting the competitive landscape and opening doors for potential collaboration and expansion. With Lincolnshire County Council's backing and a well-structured growth hub, participating firms can enhance their service offerings significantly while catering to the dynamic needs of the Lincolnshire business community.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013487-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 29 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Deane Fehnert
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EMB

NBV ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

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