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Social Value Strategy Co-Design

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 09:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Lincolnshire County Council, titled "Social Value Strategy Co-Design," has reached the contract award stage. This initiative focuses on developing a unified Social Value Strategy and Policy for application across commissioning, procurement, and contract management. The procurement lies within the Services category, specifically addressing the Management-related and Business and Management Consultancy sectors. The awarded contract, commencing on 18th May 2026 and concluding on 31st December 2026, was granted to Social Value Portal. The process was conducted under below-threshold procurement guidelines, with a project value totalling £29,700. The primary location for service delivery will be Lincoln, UK (region UKF3).

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs within the business and management consultancy industry to engage in meaningful social value initiatives. Businesses with expertise in strategy development and the implementation of value-driven policies will find substantial scope for collaboration and growth by contributing to societal benefits in Lincolnshire’s communities. In particular, firms adept in enhancing organisational capabilities to facilitate social outcomes would be ideal candidates to engage with similar procurements or related future tenders by governmental authorities like Lincolnshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Value Strategy Co-Design

Notice Description

This project proposes the co design and implementation of a single, consistent Social Value Strategy and Policy to be applied across commissioning, procurement and contract management. This project aims to work to deliver a clear, comprehensive Social Value Strategy, both internally and externally, and seeks an embedded approach which strengthens organisational capability to support meaningful Social Value outcomes across Lincolnshire's communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069aba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045230-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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 VALUE PORTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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