This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 11:00

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

The public procurement process for the project titled "Business Lincolnshire Advisors" was undertaken by Lincolnshire County Council, focusing on delivering a range of business support services in the Lincolnshire region. Managed through an open procedure, the process was completed with contracts awarded on 8th May 2026. The procurement falls under the general management consultancy services industry, with a principal location in the UKF3 region of the United Kingdom. The process encompassed several key stages beginning with planning in November 2025 and culminating with active awards in March 2026. Notable milestones include the tender period closing on 18th January 2026 and awards being finalised by 3rd February 2026.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in general management consultancy services. The awarded contracts cover two programme lots: the Start-Up Accelerator Programme and the Business Growth Accelerator Programme. Businesses suited for this opportunity would range from SMEs like NBV Enterprise Solutions Limited to larger entities such as EMB Limited, both of which have been successfully awarded contracts. The potential for contract renewal extends opportunities for continued engagement, promising vital partnerships and market presence within the public sector services framework in Lincolnshire.

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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

Renewal: Potential for 2 extensions of 3 years each.

Lot 2

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/042364-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£6,508,334 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lincolnshire County Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Postcode Area
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

NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd

EMB Limited

NBV Limited

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