---
title: "Independent Scrutineer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06046c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-13"
---

# Independent Scrutineer

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06046c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Scrutineer" contract, managed by Lincolnshire County Council, has been successfully completed. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on community, social, and personal services, as well as health and social work services, within the UKF3 region. The procurement method employed was a limited competition, under the threshold. The contract, awarded to Chris Cook OBE, is active from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with a total value of £95,040. The legal basis for this tender is regulative document 2023/54, with the contract notice published on 13 January 2026.

This contract presents promising business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in community and social services, especially those experienced in safeguarding and scrutinising roles. With its focus on the Lincolnshire region, businesses with local expertise stand to benefit significantly. The limited competition procurement method indicates that specialised and niche firms with a strong track record and relevant experience in similar settings would have a competitive edge in securing such contracts in the future.

## Notice

Lincolnshire Safeguarding Children Partnership seeks to appoint an Independent Scrutineer on a three-year contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002565-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,040 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRIS COOK OBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 11:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002565-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002565-2026
  13th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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