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title: "NKDC Economic Needs Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b902"
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buyer: "NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# NKDC Economic Needs Assessment

Buyer: NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b902

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by North Kesteven District Council, with Lincolnshire County Council providing procurement advice and support. This contract, titled "NKDC Economic Needs Assessment," falls under the services category and relates to the Central Lincolnshire area, including the City of Lincoln, North Kesteven, and West Lindsey. The tendering process has concluded, with Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method below the threshold. The process, marked as complete, officially signed on 3rd June 2026, led to an active contract starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2027. Located in region UKF3, the contracting addresses the region's economic needs, informed by a comprehensive assessment aimed at influencing the Local Plan and policies.

This procurement presents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial and real estate consultancy services given the contract's focus on an Economic Needs Assessment. Companies that have experience or a vested interest in regional development, economic planning, and public consultancy would find this tender highly suited to their expertise. The opportunity to influence local planning and policy provides substantial growth potential for businesses capable of delivering robust, evidence-based reports and recommendations. With a contract value of £36,980 GBP (gross amount £44,376), it's a lucrative chance for specialised firms to engage with public sector projects and establish themselves as trusted partners in government advisory roles.

## Notice

The Council is procuring a consultant to undertake a comprehensive Economic Needs Assessment (ENA) covering the Central Lincolnshire area (City of Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey). The ENA must provide robust, proportionate evidence to inform the Local Plan and associated policies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058027-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,980 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SLEAFORD |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG34 7EF |
| 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 | NATHANIEL LICHFIELD & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 11:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058027-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058027-2026
  19th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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