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EMMS Marketing

Lincolnshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 11:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 May 2026 at 12:43

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 14:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has facilitated the procurement process titled "EMMS Marketing," aimed at supporting the East Midlands Made Smarter initiative. This contract, awarded under an open procedure, involves providing marketing support services to engage SME manufacturers across regions such as Greater Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, and Nottinghamshire. The procurement, completed in June 2026, was classified under the categories of business management consultancy and advertising services, with The Ark Marketing & Media Ltd chosen as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st March 2027, with the option for extensions dependent on performance and funding continuity.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in marketing and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering business management solutions in a governmental context. The focus on engaging with the SME sector aligns with the contract's objectives, offering room for small and medium enterprises to contribute creatively to regional economic initiatives. Firms with expertise in conducting events, managing engagements, and producing promotional materials would find this tender particularly relevant, given its emphasis on furthering the Made Smarter programme goals across the East Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EMMS Marketing

Notice Description

East Midlands Made Smarter requires a Marketing Support Provider who will be responsible for ensuring sufficient Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are received through the Made Smarter website or through Made Smarter East Midlands Events to achieve the Initial Engagement Discussion (IED) programme target and for Marketing the full range of support to Made Smarter East Midlands beneficiaries, both past and present. The Beneficiaries of the Made Smarter Adoption East Midlands Programme will be SME Manufacturers, having headcounts between 1 and 249, and may be located in Greater Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be an option for the Council to extend the Contract by a period of two years, confirmed in yearly increments. Extensions are subject to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) maintaining current Made Smarter programme requirements, awarding funding in future years, satisfactory performance and by mutual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055619-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£234,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£234,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£234,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£194,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
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
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

The Ark Marketing & Media Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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