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title: "External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e67"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
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# External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e67

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## Summary

North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has completed a procurement process for external consultancy support to enhance Adult Social Care services. The process involved a direct award for urgent consultancy services aimed at training and development of staff within the Adult Social Service department. This opportunity arose due to unforeseen implementation pressures, necessitating a rapid deployment without time for a competitive tendering procedure. Outcomes Matter Consulting Limited, a supplier based in Holt, UK, has been appointed as the consultant. The contract, titled "External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care," covers business development and staff training services, delivered in North East Lincolnshire for the period starting 3rd March 2026 through to 24th August 2026. The total contract value, including VAT, is £276,000, encouraging significant systemic changes in Adult Social Care practices.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses within the consultancy and adult care sectors, particularly those offering urgent, high-quality consultancy and training services. As the procurement method was direct award, smaller companies or SMEs specialising in strength-based practice and expedited service delivery could strengthen their reputation through such partnerships, potentially driving growth and increased visibility. Providers with expertise in delivering targeted training and professional development may find this and similar tenders an avenue to deploy their services and achieve meaningful impact in local government operations. Outcomes Matter Consulting Limited's appointment similarly underscores the potential success for SMEs in government contracts, showcasing the value of agility and specialised expertise in accessing future opportunities.

## Notice

North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority)have awarded a contract for external consultant support, supporting Focus Independent Adult Social Work in relation to the statutory adult social care function delivered on behalf of North East Lincolnshire Council. Using strength based practice the contract aims to deliver a whole-system shift in the way people drawing on support experience adult social care in North East Lincolnshire

### Procurement Information

There is an urgent need for one off, targeted training and development of staff within the Adult Social Service, and the implementation pressures mean that there isn't time to comply with the timescales required for conducting a competitive tendering procedure. This requirement is not attributable to any act or omission by the Authority and was unforeseen by the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019186-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 24 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| Contracts value | £230,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTCOMES MATTER CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019186-2026
- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019047-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 17:40 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012624-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019186-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019047-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012624-2026
  11th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nelincs.gov.uk
- https://outcomesmatter.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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