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External Growth Advisor

East Lindsey District Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 14:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Apr 2026 at 14:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 12:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lindsey District Council has completed a procurement process seeking an External Growth Advisor. This procurement, under the industry categories of business consulting services and energy-efficiency consultancy, aimed to recruit a business advisor to provide strategic advice to local businesses in the United Kingdom. The process was facilitated by the Public Sector Partnership Services Ltd, and the contract was awarded to TRC LINCS LTD. The procurement stage involved an open procedure, which concluded with the contract being signed on 29th April 2026 for a duration extending to 1st April 2028, with potential renewal contingent on additional funding. The tender's total value amounted to £216,000, with the main emphasis on services that contribute to business growth and energy efficiency.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the consultancy and energy efficiency sectors. The appointment of the business advisor, backed by the East Lindsey Investment Fund, implies potential collaborations and leveraging of additional projects that align with energy efficiency and strategic business development. Businesses with capabilities in these areas are well-positioned to respond adeptly, thus benefiting from the networking and growth prospects associated with the broader objectives of the East Lindsey Investment Fund, such as the ELIF-funded initiatives focusing on energy efficiency. By engaging with this contract, businesses not only gain financially but also enhance their profile and credibility in public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Growth Advisor

Notice Description

East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) have recruited a Business Advisor to offer strategic advice and practical support to help local businesses develop and grow. The cost of retaining the external Advisor is being met by the East Lindsey Investment Fund (ELIF), currently secured for a two-year period to April 2028. The appointment of the external Advisor sits alongside other ELIF funded activity, predominantly focused on Energy Efficiency. Within the overarching ELIF strategy the introduction of general Business Advice is referred to as the Fifth Pillar.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract awarded will be from the contract start date to 1st April 2028 with an option to extend for an additional year, should additional funding be forthcoming

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040561-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 1-2 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
East Lindsey District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORNCASTLE
Postcode
LN9 6PH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Horncastle
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRC LINCS LTD

Further Information

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