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Consultancy for Lincolnshire County Council Agri-Food Work

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 07:00

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council, located in Lincoln, has completed a procurement process titled "Consultancy for Lincolnshire County Council Agri-Food Work," under the industry category of marketing management consultancy services. The contract is part of the UK Food Valley Programme and the Greater Lincolnshire Forum for Agriculture and Horticulture, intended to support the growth of the agri-food cluster within Greater Lincolnshire. The contract award was made on 1st May 2026, and it is scheduled to run until 30th April 2027, with potential for two additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method employed was limited competition, and the process is now at the award stage with a gross contract value of £60,000.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in marketing and agri-food sectors. SMEs like Collison and Associates Limited, which was awarded the contract, stand to benefit significantly from such projects, as they can leverage their specialised skills and knowledge to contribute to the regional development initiatives. Businesses aiming to expand within the public sector and those looking to establish a presence in the Lincolnshire region could find this type of tender advantageous for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

Consultancy for Lincolnshire County Council Agri-Food Work

Notice Description

The services which are being procured as part of this Procurement are consultancy support in respect of the delivery of the growth of the agri-food Cluster within Greater Lincolnshire, specifically, through the UK Food Valley Programme and the Greater Lincolnshire Forum for Agriculture and Horticulture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041272-2026
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

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 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

COLLISON AND ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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