Scope
Reference
PL25.138
Description
The service which is being procured as part of this Procurement is for Made Smarter East Midlands Digital Transformation Specialists (DTS) for the East Midlands Region.
The Services have been divided into the following work packages (Lots). A total of four Digital Transformation Specialists are required, one per geographic region as follows.
• Lot 1: Digital Transformation Specialist – Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
• Lot 2: Digital Transformation Specialist – Leicestershire
• Lot 3: Digital Transformation Specialist – Greater Lincolnshire
• Lot 4: Digital Transformation Specialist - Northamptonshire
Total value (estimated)
- £1,590,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
Potential for two extensions, each of one year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
All lots may be awarded to one supplier, or individually to different suppliers, or in any combination.
Lot 1. 1
Description
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £397,500 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. 2
Description
Leicestershire
Lot value (estimated)
- £397,500 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. 3
Description
Greater Lincolnshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £397,500 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. 4
Description
Northamptonshire
Lot value (estimated)
- £397,500 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. 1
Lot 2. 2
Lot 3. 3
Lot 4. 4
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
26 March 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Cost | Cost | 20% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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