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.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,508,334 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 2 May 2029
- Possible extension to 1 June 2035
- 9 years, 3 months
Description of possible extension:
Potential for 2 extensions of 3 years each.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKF3 - Lincolnshire
Lot 1. Lot 1
Description
Start-Up Accelerator Programme
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,116,667 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2
Description
Business Growth Accelerator Programme
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,391,667 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 January 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 January 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)
3 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 100% |
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
Email: deane.fehnert@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Website: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government