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External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

03 Mar 2026 at 16:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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03 Mar 2026 at 14:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Feb 2026 at 17:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has completed a procurement process for external consultancy support to enhance Adult Social Care services. The process involved a direct award for urgent consultancy services aimed at training and development of staff within the Adult Social Service department. This opportunity arose due to unforeseen implementation pressures, necessitating a rapid deployment without time for a competitive tendering procedure. Outcomes Matter Consulting Limited, a supplier based in Holt, UK, has been appointed as the consultant. The contract, titled "External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care," covers business development and staff training services, delivered in North East Lincolnshire for the period starting 3rd March 2026 through to 24th August 2026. The total contract value, including VAT, is £276,000, encouraging significant systemic changes in Adult Social Care practices.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the consultancy and adult care sectors, particularly those offering urgent, high-quality consultancy and training services. As the procurement method was direct award, smaller companies or SMEs specialising in strength-based practice and expedited service delivery could strengthen their reputation through such partnerships, potentially driving growth and increased visibility. Providers with expertise in delivering targeted training and professional development may find this and similar tenders an avenue to deploy their services and achieve meaningful impact in local government operations. Outcomes Matter Consulting Limited's appointment similarly underscores the potential success for SMEs in government contracts, showcasing the value of agility and specialised expertise in accessing future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care

Notice Description

North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority)have awarded a contract for external consultant support, supporting Focus Independent Adult Social Work in relation to the statutory adult social care function delivered on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council. Using strength based practice the contract aims to deliver a whole-system shift in the way people drawing on support experience adult social care in North East Lincolnshire

Procurement Information

There is an urgent need for one off, targeted training and development of staff within the Adult Social Service, and the implementation pressures mean that there isn't time to comply with the timescales required for conducting a competitive tendering procedure. This requirement is not attributable to any act or omission by the Authority and was unforeseen by the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019186-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTCOMES MATTER CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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