Scope
Reference
PL25_100
Description
Lincolnshire County Council via the Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub delivers a range of Business Support Services. The foundation for this service is provided by the team of Growth Hub Start Up and Generalist Advisers that work with entrepreneurs and businesses located within the Lincolnshire region.
The link to our public Tenders, Research and Contracts site is https://app.panacea-software.com/lcc/eRFX-Public/TenderOpportunities.aspx where Suppliers can view published requirements.
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Start-Up Accelerator Programme
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Business Growth Accelerator Programme
Contract 1. Business Lincolnshire Advisors
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,116,667 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 24 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2035
- 9 years, 1 month, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Two potential extensions of 3 years each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Contract 2. Business Lincolnshire Advisors
Lots
Lot 2. Lot 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,391,667 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
12 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 24 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 30 April 2029
- Possible extension to 30 April 2035
- 9 years, 1 month, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Two potential extensions of 3 years each
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Lot 1
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Lot 2
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
EMB LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTBJ-5286-LRYQ
5 Merus Court, Meridian Business Park,
Leicester
LE19 1RJ
United Kingdom
Email: info@embltd.co.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 2. Business Lincolnshire Advisors
NBV ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Companies House: 01678839
NBV Enterprise Centre David Lane
Nottingham
NG6 0JU
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@nbv.co.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Business Lincolnshire Advisors
Contracting authority
Lincolnshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGRB-3736-CHZN
County Offices, Newland
Lincoln
LN1 1YL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Deane Fehnert
Email: deane.fehnert@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government