Scope
Description
North East Lincolnshire Council (the Authority) intend to award 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.
Contract 1. External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care
Supplier
Contract value
- £230,000 excluding VAT
- £276,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 23 August 2026
- 6 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
Contract locations
- UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
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.
Supplier
Outcomes Matter Consulting Limited
- Companies House: 11653655
37 Bull Street
Holt
NR25 6HP
United Kingdom
Email: operations@outcomesmatter.co.uk
Website: https://outcomesmatter.co.uk/
Region: UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. External Consultancy Support in relation to Adult Social Care
Contracting authority
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXNN-3676-XCQV
Municipal Offices, Town Hall Square
Grimsby
DN31 1HU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Website: http://www.nelincs.gov.uk
Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government