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title: "Strategic Fire Cover Review"
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# Strategic Fire Cover Review

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-391d4a4d-77a7-400d-bbe2-998fe0a5fef6

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is overseeing a procurement process for the "Strategic Fire Cover Review" aimed at providing business analysis consultancy services for Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue. This process involves a direct award procurement method, and the contract has been awarded to Operational Research in Health Limited. The project is located in the East Midlands, England, with a contract value of £34,000. The tendering period concluded on 18th August 2025, and the contract duration extends from 22nd August 2025 to 21st February 2026. The procurement falls within the services category.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in business analysis within the public safety sector. The direct award method indicates that Lincolnshire County Council sought specialised capabilities, underscoring potential growth for businesses with a proven track record in strategic consultancy within public sector services. Such organisations can leverage this engagement to showcase their proficiency in conducting complex organisational analyses, enhancing their credentials for future opportunities with public sector entities.

## Notice

To provide a strategic fire cover review of Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683363c-7452-4288-a9c8-e48ff789637e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2025 - 21 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPERATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683363c-7452-4288-a9c8-e48ff789637e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c683363c-7452-4288-a9c8-e48ff789637e
  19th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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