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title: "Lincolnshire County Farms Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067683"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Lincolnshire County Farms Management

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067683

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the management of its County Farms Estate, with the contract awarded to Savills (UK) Limited. As a statutory small holdings authority, Lincolnshire County Council aims to proactively manage the estate as a commercial trading activity. The procurement method used was a direct award, with a contract extension beginning on 1 July 2026 and concluding on 30 June 2027. The industry category is property management services, with the procurement stage reaching completion as of 27 March 2026. The contract, valued at £3,183,312, falls under "services" and aligns with Part 111 of the Agriculture Act 1970. The procurement process is taking place in the United Kingdom, specifically in Lincolnshire, highlighting the Council's commitment to engaging in rural business support and land management.

Businesses involved in property management and services related to agricultural estates could find growth opportunities through this contract awarded to Savills by Lincolnshire County Council. The direct award procurement method indicates that Savills has been maintaining high delivery standards, making it an ideal partner for similar ventures. The contract provides a substantial fee, offering lucrative opportunities for businesses capable of managing complex landholdings and engaging with the strategic objectives of local councils. Small and medium enterprises in the region might also benefit from the Council's support for rural diversification, creating avenues for local businesses to explore and expand into alternative ventures.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council holds and lets the holdings of its Farms Estate under Part 111 of the Agriculture Act 1970 as a Statutory Small Holdings Authority. The County Council intend to retain the County Farms Estate and for it to be managed pro-actively as a commercial trading activity. The primary objectives of the County Council for the County Farms Estate may be summarised as follows: * Manage rents and other income to support wider LCC services. * Maximise capital receipts from the sale of surplus land and property, particularly that benefitting from planning permission for development. * Continue to amalgamate land within the holdings where appropriate. * Further LCC policies to conserve and enhance the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside. * Provide opportunities for suitably qualified new entrants to farm on their own account. The County Council supports rural based businesses and will encourage tenants to diversify into alternative businesses when suitable opportunities arise.

### Procurement Information

1. Lincolnshire County Council currently outsources the management of the County Farms Estate to Savills. The current contract commenced in 2013 on a 5+5 year basis. In 2018, the second phase of the contract was approved, concluding in 2023. 2. In 2020, as a result of a surrender of Crown leasehold land, it was agreed between both LCC and Savills that a reduction in management fee could take place on the basis of extending the contract by 3 years to 2026. 3. Following the decision to undertake a new Strategy of the estate in line with the new ruling administration of the council, additional time is required to achieve scrutiny and committee approval (aligning the services offered within the contract with the aims of the new strategy). 4. It is therefore necessary to extend the current contract by 12 months in order to provide sufficient time for engagement but also for the awarding and implementation of the new contract. Contract extension to commence 1 July 2026 and conclude 30 June 2027. 5. The extension of the contract to Savills is necessary to ensure continuity of high delivery and the management of the estate are maintained and potential risks are limited. It is not possible to provide this service in-house within Corporate Property due to the scale and variety of complex areas of work involved in the management of the estate. 6. A further year extension would amount to a cost of PS177,825 for Schedule 1 Core, and cPS25,000 for Schedule 2 Adhoc services, giving a total of PS202,825.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028517-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,183,312 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAVILLS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028517-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028517-2026
  27th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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