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Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation

Lincolnshire County Council

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30 Jun 2026 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation" was conducted by Lincolnshire County Council on behalf of several counties, including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, and Greater Lincolnshire. This initiative falls within the services sector, specifically targeting specialist training services under the CPV code 80510000. The procurement process followed a limited competition method, below the threshold, ensuring a controlled environment for bidder selection. The process is now complete, with the contract signed on 26th June 2026, and the services are set to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2027, with potential for two extensions of 12 months each. The contract, valued up to £130,000 including VAT, is part of the national Made Smarter Adoption Programme funded by the Department of Business and Trade.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for entities interested in the digital transformation services sector, particularly those specialising in training and development. Given the regional scope and the focus on digital advancement, businesses within the East Midlands that possess expertise in delivering innovative training solutions would find this contract beneficial for growth and networking. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Loughborough Business School, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in these opportunities, leveraging their agility and region-specific knowledge to deliver impactful transformation services. This contract not only offers a substantial financial return but also positions successful bidders as key players in the ongoing digital evolution of the East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation

Notice Description

This procurement is being led by Lincolnshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Greater Lincolnshire. The estimate total maximum annual contract value is PS43,470 incl. VAT for the delivery of the Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation element of the Made Smarter Adoption East Midlands Programme. This contract is funded by the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) as part of the national Made Smarter Adoption Programme extension 2026-2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061129-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Loughborough Business School

Further Information

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