Made Smarter East Midlands - Intensive IDTA Support - Bella Di Casa

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 08:31

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has recently completed the procurement process titled "Made Smarter East Midlands - Intensive IDTA Support - Bella Di Casa". This project, categorised under the services industry, aims to implement a digital manufacturing environment for a gelato business to enhance traceability, stock control, and production planning. The procurement type used was 'below threshold - limited competition'. The contracting process culminated in an award on the 12th of June, 2026, with the contract commencing on the 15th of June, 2026, and set to conclude by the 31st of March, 2027. The activities are to be carried out in the East Midlands, specifically within the UKF3 region.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses involved in digital manufacturing and technical consulting, particularly those capable of providing technical training services. Companies equipped to deliver off-the-shelf digital systems to improve production and compliance with food safety standards would find this contract favourable. The awarded company, HSSMI CONSULTING LIMITED, an SME based in London, secured the contract, indicating that businesses of similar scale with expertise in digital transformation in manufacturing stand a good chance in similar procurement opportunities. The gross contract value was £6,000, offering potential gains for businesses suited to the project's requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Made Smarter East Midlands - Intensive IDTA Support - Bella Di Casa

Notice Description

Full batch, Traceability and stock management system. The business is seeking support through the Made Smarter programme to help transition from informal, manual operations to a structured, scalable digital manufacturing environment. The business recognises that continued growth in wholesale gelato production requires improved traceability, stock control, and production planning, particularly to meet food safety, allergen, and accreditation standards. The business priority is focused on accessing specialist technical support to analyse current processes, define functional requirements, and identify appropriate off-the-shelf digital systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055514-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80531200 - Technical training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 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

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

HSSMI CONSULTING

Further Information

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