Award

Business Lincolnshire Advisors

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 15:27

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

This procurement process involves Lincolnshire County Council, acting as the buyer, seeking to deliver Business Support Services through the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub. The tender, titled "Business Lincolnshire Advisors," falls under the industry category of General Management Consultancy Services and is substantial in scope. The location for project delivery is Lincolnshire (UKF3), United Kingdom. As of the latest updates, the procurement stage has reached completion, with the final contracts signed on 13 February 2026, both valued at £3,116,667 each. The open procedure procurement method was used, allowing for broad participation. The contracts have also been awarded to two suppliers—NBV Limited and EMB Limited—with a service duration from 2 March 2026 to 29 April 2029 and potential extensions available up to 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in consultancy services, encouraging participation from large firms, SMEs, and entities qualifying under VCSE criteria. Businesses involved in management consultancy, start-ups, and growth advisory services could see considerable growth potential given the comprehensive nature of this service delivery model. Lincolnshire County Council’s establishment of Growth Hub Advisers within the region indicates a strong support system for entrepreneurs and local businesses, making it advantageous for companies with extensive experience in supporting business growth and development. The process promises a chance to engage deeply with local enterprises, potentially fostering longstanding relationships and offering avenues for repeat business through advisory services.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Business Lincolnshire Advisors

Renewal: Potential for 2 extensions of 3 years each.

Lot 2

Business Lincolnshire Advisors

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/019096-2026
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
£3,116,667 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
3
Supplier Names

EMB

NBV

NBV ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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