--- title: "Business Lincolnshire Advisors" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Business Lincolnshire Advisors Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e7af.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the project titled "Business Lincolnshire Advisors" was undertaken by Lincolnshire County Council, focusing on delivering a range of business support services in the Lincolnshire region. Managed through an open procedure, the process was completed with contracts awarded on 8th May 2026. The procurement falls under the general management consultancy services industry, with a principal location in the UKF3 region of the United Kingdom. The process encompassed several key stages beginning with planning in November 2025 and culminating with active awards in March 2026. Notable milestones include the tender period closing on 18th January 2026 and awards being finalised by 3rd February 2026. This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in general management consultancy services. The awarded contracts cover two programme lots: the Start-Up Accelerator Programme and the Business Growth Accelerator Programme. Businesses suited for this opportunity would range from SMEs like NBV Enterprise Solutions Limited to larger entities such as EMB Limited, both of which have been successfully awarded contracts. The potential for contract renewal extends opportunities for continued engagement, promising vital partnerships and market presence within the public sector services framework in Lincolnshire. ## Notice Lincolnshire County Council via the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub delivers a range of Business Support Services. The foundation for this service is provided by the team of Growth Hub Start Up and Generalist Advisers that work with entrepreneurs and businesses located within the Lincolnshire region. The link to our public Tenders, Research and Contracts site is https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx where Suppliers can view published requirements. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Potential for 2 extensions of 3 years each. Lot 2 Renewal: Potential for 2 extensions of 3 years each. ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Engagement ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042364-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 12 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,508,334 | | Lots value | £6,508,334 | | Awards value | £6,508,334 | | Contracts value | £6,508,334 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 3 | | Supplier names | EMB; NBV; NBV ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 10:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042364-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019096-2026 - 13 Feb 2026 at 14:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013487-2026 - 17 Dec 2025 at 09:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083621-2025 - 15 Dec 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083055-2025 - 24 Nov 2025 at 15:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076594-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042364-2026 8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013487-2026 13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083621-2025 17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083055-2025 15th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076594-2025 24th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx - https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=87350c42-d9f0-4279-8118-cbc6daf44899 - https://www.embltd.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.nbv.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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