This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 11:59

Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is overseeing the procurement process for "EMMS - Digital Technology Specialists", focusing on digital transformation services across the East Midlands. The procurement has completed the award stage, with key dates including the contract award date on 27 April 2026 and a standstill period ending on 8 May 2026. The procurement is categorised under public services and has been divided into geographical lots: Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Greater Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. Employing an open procedure, this tender caters to businesses offering advanced digital consultancy services. The procurement is set to start on 13 April 2026 and may extend to a maximum extent date of 30 March 2029, offering business opportunities over multiple years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses skilled in digital transformation consulting. Due to the structure of the procurement, both large companies and SMEs can compete, especially those situated within or capable of delivering services in the specified East Midlands regions. With a budget of £1,590,000 across the lots, businesses focusing on improving digital technologies within organisations stand to benefit greatly. The tender favours high-quality offerings over cost, making it ideal for enterprises that specialise in delivering substantial value through technology solutions. Engaging in this contract could enhance a firm’s portfolio and strengthen its position within the digital consultancy industry.

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Notice Title

EMMS - Digital Technology Specialists

Notice Description

The service which is being procured as part of this Procurement is for Made Smarter East Midlands Digital Transformation Specialists (DTS) for the East Midlands Region. The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots). A total of four Digital Transformation Specialists are required, one per geographic region as follows. * Lot 1: Digital Transformation Specialist - Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire * Lot 2: Digital Transformation Specialist - Leicestershire * Lot 3: Digital Transformation Specialist - Greater Lincolnshire * Lot 4: Digital Transformation Specialist - Northamptonshire

Lot Information

1

Renewal: Potential for two extensions, each of one year

2

Renewal: Potential for two extensions, each of one year

3

Renewal: Potential for two extensions, each of one year

4

Renewal: Potential for two extensions, each of one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038545-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£763,650 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
2
Supplier Names

BROOK CONSULT

OXFORD INNOVATION SERVICES

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