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title: "Marketing & Communication Services For UK Food Valley"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Marketing & Communication Services For UK Food Valley

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe284a25-9024-4a98-930b-49d762800db3

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking marketing and communication services to boost the UK Food Valley's global reputation, aiming to place it among the top 10 global clusters. This active tender is at the procurement stage, with submissions ending on 6th March 2026. The industry category focuses on advertising and marketing services, specifically targeting areas such as advertising, consultancy, and campaign management. Services should be delivered in the East Midlands, with the contract period stretching from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement method is specified as "Other" in the process, highlighting unique requirements for this specific opportunity.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs) adept in advertising and marketing. Businesses with expertise in campaign management, customer service surveys, and loyalty programmes will find themselves well-placed to compete. The project promises business growth by providing international exposure through innovative marketing strategies and establishing strong brand communication, leveraging regional strengths to achieve global recognition for the UK Food Valley. Organisations that can provide comprehensive marketing support and develop strategic communication initiatives are well-suited to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The Council requires the provision of marketing and communications support services to assist the delivery of the UK Food Valley's marketing and communications activity towards the aim to position the UK Food Valley as a Top 10 Global Cluster.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c41b72f-3a65-4a32-b20e-a32b9518cd73 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79341100 - Advertising consultancy services
- 79341200 - Advertising management services
- 79341400 - Advertising campaign services
- 79341500 - Aeral advertising services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79342300 - Customer services
- 79342310 - Customer survey services
- 79342311 - Customer satisfaction survey
- 79342320 - Customer-care services
- 79342321 - Customer-loyalty programme
- 79342400 - Auction services
- 79342410 - Electronic auction services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 07:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c41b72f-3a65-4a32-b20e-a32b9518cd73

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c41b72f-3a65-4a32-b20e-a32b9518cd73
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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