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Marketing & Communication Services For UK Food Valley

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:23

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of marketing and communication services to support the UK Food Valley initiative, positioning it as a top 10 global cluster. Located in Lincoln, UKF30 region, this tender falls under the services industry category, specifically advertising and marketing services with CPV code 79340000. The procurement method was a limited competition, below threshold. The award stage is complete, with Social Change Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at £40,000 and runs from 13th April 2026 to 12th April 2027, with possibilities for extensions up to 2030. The key date of the contract signing was 10th April 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in marketing and communication, especially those capable of promoting regional and sector-specific initiatives. It is particularly suited for organisations that can offer innovative marketing strategies to enhance the visibility and global appeal of local projects such as the UK Food Valley. Companies with a strong understanding of regional dynamics and a capacity to create impactful international marketing campaigns will be well-placed to compete for such opportunities in future tenders. The procurement demonstrates an ongoing commitment to fostering local business development while elevating the UK Food Valley's global positioning.

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Notice Title

Marketing & Communication Services For UK Food Valley

Notice Description

The Council requires the provision of marketing and communications support services to assist the delivery of the UK Food Valley's marketing and communications activity towards the aim to position the UK Food Valley as a Top 10 Global Cluster.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032731-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL CHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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