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Independent Scrutineer

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Scrutineer" contract, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, has been successfully completed. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on community, social, and personal services, as well as health and social work services, within the UKF3 region. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, under the threshold. The contract, awarded to Chris Cook OBE, is active from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a total value of £95,040. The legal basis for this tender is regulative document 2023/54, with the contract notice published on 13 January 2026.

This contract presents promising business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in community and social services, especially those experienced in safeguarding and scrutinising roles. With its focus on the Lincolnshire region, businesses with local expertise stand to benefit significantly. The limited competition procurement method indicates that specialised and niche firms with a strong track record and relevant experience in similar settings would have a competitive edge in securing such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Independent Scrutineer

Notice Description

Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership seeks to appoint an Independent Scrutineer on a three-year contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06046c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002565-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
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
Matt Moore
Contact Email
procurement.lincolnshire@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRIS COOK OBE

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