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title: "LCC - Strategic Technology Partner Services"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# LCC - Strategic Technology Partner Services

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5563071-894d-4f57-ab2d-62400ffc3e65

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a new contract for Strategic Technology Partner Services, with a total estimated value of £193 million excluding VAT. The procurement process, which utilised an open procedure, culminated in an award on 27 August 2025 to Version 1 Solutions Limited. This contract, focusing on IT services that include consulting, software development, and support, specifically targets the UK market. The contract will begin on 30 June 2025 and is set for an initial period of 6 years and 10 months, with options for extension up to a nearly 11-year term, representing a significant long-term partnership opportunity. The contract was initially opened for tender on 10 September 2024, with the tender period closing on 14 October 2024.

This tender opens substantive opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with strengths in areas such as user support, modern workplace services, cyber-security, and network services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage with this opportunity given the suitability criteria set by Lincolnshire County Council. The comprehensive scope of services required offers a broad spectrum for innovation and technological advancement, making it ideal for businesses aiming to expand their involvement in public sector IT projects. Engaging with such a large-scale procurement process could significantly enhance a company's portfolio and market standing.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council has circa 5000 employees, working as 'One Council' to deliver on 4 key priorities: * High aspirations * The opportunity to enjoy life to the full * Thriving environments * Good-value council services Lincolnshire County Council is redesigning its IT service model for the future and is seeking to engage a Strategic Technology Partner, that has the right blend of core and specialist skills, knowledge and experience to manage its IT services and support the Council in delivering its strategic objectives. It is anticipated the IT Services contract will broadly cover the following core services: * User Support services * Modern Workplace Services / End User Computing * Telephony * Service Management including processes and tools * Cyber-security * Applications and Software Asset Management * Hosting Services (on-premise and Cloud-based) * Lifecycle Management * Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery * Network Services (LAN) * Professional Services The Strategic Technology Partner will be required to run our IT services in a modern and efficient way with a strong focus on user experience and continual improvement. The Council expects to work in partnership with the new supplier to help drive strategic change across the Council through the implementation of technology-based solutions that will enable it to operate more efficiently and provide a great experience for its staff and the residents of Lincolnshire. This opportunity will be run as a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation in accordance of the requirements of section 29 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 The Council envisages the contract will commence on the 01 June 2025 and will be for an initial term of 6 years and 10 months with options to extend for up to two (2) further periods of two (2) years for a total potential contract term of 10 years and 10 months. The indicative maximum total contract value is PS193 million excluding VAT. The managed services element is estimated to be a maximum of PS140 million excluding VAT. The contract will include options for additional projects related to transformation, optimisation and modernisation which are anticipated to be a maximum estimated value of PS53 million excluding VAT. The transformation, optimisation and modernisation projects are not guaranteed and will be subject to funding approval. The additional projects are not exclusive to this Strategic Technology Partner Services contract and the Council reserve the right to procure such future projects outside of this contract. The indicative contract values set out in this document are estimated figures and may be subject to increase or decrease. Full details of the selection and award process will provided in the procurement documentation which is available via the Councils ProContract eSourcing Portal Opportunities (due-north.com)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e62da9d-99e1-45a1-b9b8-c61fec4f0c68 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £193,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERSION 1 SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e62da9d-99e1-45a1-b9b8-c61fec4f0c68
- 10 Sep 2024 at 09:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50c4e5e-c7c6-43da-8860-3799a53c84a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e62da9d-99e1-45a1-b9b8-c61fec4f0c68
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c50c4e5e-c7c6-43da-8860-3799a53c84a7
  10th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6ac88860-bb66-ef11-812e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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