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title: "Independent Market Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068348"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-15"
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# Independent Market Assessment

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068348

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has initiated an open procurement process for an "Independent Market Assessment" in the health and social work services industry. This assessment will cover the Residential and Nursing Care sector and the Community Supported Living market within Lincolnshire. The tender process is currently active with a submission deadline set for 29 April 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 24 April 2026. The procurement method is open competition, and the contract is valued at £100,000. The assessment aims to inform the council’s fee-setting and future commissioning strategies. Interested parties are invited to participate in this below-threshold competition.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in market research and health and social care analysis. SMEs and VCSE organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender details. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to influence future policy and contracts within the local care sector, offering potential long-term engagement and business development. With the focus on both quality and price, firms with strong analytical prowess and sector expertise stand a promising chance to secure this contract and expand their influence in the public sector initiatives within Lincolnshire.

## Notice

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking an independent organisation to undertake a comprehensive, evidence-based Market Assessment of the Residential and Nursing Care sector and the Community Supported Living (CSL) market within Lincolnshire. The assessment will provide the Council with a clear and robust understanding of current market conditions, cost drivers, sustainability challenges, future demand, and provider capacity. The findings from this Independent Market Assessment will directly inform the Council's decisions on both current and future fee-setting for these services, as well as support the design, development, and implementation of future commissioning and contractual arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034325-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034325-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034325-2026
  15th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=24016a65-27a6-48bc-b4a4-13d5d2fcc216
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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