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title: "Online Community Engagement Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Online Community Engagement Software

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1067dab-00f0-4337-b613-db4e76bed4ea

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for an Online Community Engagement Software, classified under the industry category of software package and information systems. The contract, which is active as of 4th August 2025, has been awarded to Granicus- Firmstep Limited. The procurement method used was classified as "Other". The contract covers services within the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom and will run from 5th August 2025 to 4th August 2028. This completed tender aimed to provide a platform that enhances public engagement with the council. The total value of the awarded contract is GBP 668,000.

This procurement creates significant business opportunities for enterprises specialising in software development, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive community engagement solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, reflecting the procurement's emphasis on inclusivity and diversification. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their market presence and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering critical public services. Given the project's three-year span, it offers stable and long-term growth potential for the winning supplier.

## Notice

To provide an online community engagement platform that broadens, diversifies, and enhances the ways in which the Council engages with the public.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6bc6f3-ce94-432f-ab76-a1994b7a61fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 4 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,055,600 |
| 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 | GRANICUS- FIRMSTEP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6bc6f3-ce94-432f-ab76-a1994b7a61fc
- 7 Aug 2025 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ca2823-270e-4768-9fc3-6a1db4e83b6b
- 7 Aug 2025 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedc2d01-0247-410d-89f1-43f198c26620

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6bc6f3-ce94-432f-ab76-a1994b7a61fc
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11ca2823-270e-4768-9fc3-6a1db4e83b6b
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cedc2d01-0247-410d-89f1-43f198c26620
  7th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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