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title: "Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bfe1"
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# Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bfe1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation" was conducted by Lincolnshire County Council on behalf of several counties, including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, and Greater Lincolnshire. This initiative falls within the services sector, specifically targeting specialist training services under the CPV code 80510000. The procurement process followed a limited competition method, below the threshold, ensuring a controlled environment for bidder selection. The process is now complete, with the contract signed on 26th June 2026, and the services are set to commence on 1st July 2026, running until 30th June 2027, with potential for two extensions of 12 months each. The contract, valued up to £130,000 including VAT, is part of the national Made Smarter Adoption Programme funded by the Department of Business and Trade.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for entities interested in the digital transformation services sector, particularly those specialising in training and development. Given the regional scope and the focus on digital advancement, businesses within the East Midlands that possess expertise in delivering innovative training solutions would find this contract beneficial for growth and networking. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Loughborough Business School, which successfully secured the contract, are well-suited to compete in these opportunities, leveraging their agility and region-specific knowledge to deliver impactful transformation services. This contract not only offers a substantial financial return but also positions successful bidders as key players in the ongoing digital evolution of the East Midlands region.

## Notice

This procurement is being led by Lincolnshire County Council (the Council) on behalf of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire and Greater Lincolnshire. The estimate total maximum annual contract value is PS43,470 incl. VAT for the delivery of the Made Smarter East Midlands Leading Digital Transformation element of the Made Smarter Adoption East Midlands Programme. This contract is funded by the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) as part of the national Made Smarter Adoption Programme extension 2026-2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061129-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 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 | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £108,000 |

## 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH BUSINESS SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061129-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061129-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract details 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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