Tender

EMMS - Digital Technology Specialists

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Feb 2026 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking Digital Technology Specialists through an open procedure for the Made Smarter East Midlands Digital Transformation Services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, focusing on general management consultancy services within the services industry category. This tender involves four lots covering different regions: Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Greater Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire. With a total gross value of £1,590,000, the procurement contract is scheduled to begin on 13th April 2026, with a deadline for tender submissions by 26th March 2026. The anticipated award date is 9th April 2026, following which services will commence with potential extensions till 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in digital transformation services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with proven expertise in management consultancy are encouraged to apply, given the emphasis on quality and cost criteria. Each lot allows for the delivery of tailored digital transformation strategies in respective regions, enhancing regional growth through technological excellence. The ability to secure one or multiple lots provides flexibility for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the East Midlands. Engaging in this contract fosters business growth through active participation in advancing regional digital capabilities.

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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

Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire

Renewal: Potential for two extensions, each of one year

2

Leicestershire

Renewal: Potential for two extensions, each of one year

3

Greater Lincolnshire

Renewal: Potential for two extensions, each of one year

4

Northamptonshire

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/017343-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

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