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Identifying New and Emerging Sectoral Opportunities for Boston’s Future Economic Development

Boston Borough Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 00:36.

Opportunity overview

The South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) was created to improve services, investment, and value for the community. It includes Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council, and South Holland District Council. These councils work together to be more efficient, secure funding, and tackle important issues while keeping their own decision-making powers. Boston, a historic market town in Lincolnshire, is at a pivotal point in its economic trajectory. While the town’s agricultural strengths and maritime heritage have historically underpinned its economy, Boston is now facing significant challenges, including a sharp contraction in the retail sector and a changing economic landscape. A separate commissioned study is currently underway to assess the scale, potential, and future development of Boston’s retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors - this study focuses specifically on revitalising the town centre through building on the strengths of existing sectors. The purpose of this new commission is to identify and assess emerging and future-facing sectors that could unlock new economic opportunities, helping to diversify Boston’s economy and position the town for long-term sustainable and higher value growth. This work will also play a critical role in informing future spatial development strategies for Boston and the wider borough. By aligning sectoral growth with spatial planning and infrastructure development, this study will help ensure that Boston’s economic and physical regeneration strategies are mutually reinforcing. We are seeking potential suppliers to use their knowledge and experience to suggest how the project can best achieve its objectives. Throughout this engagement, we seek to gather feedback by collecting responses on our preliminary scope and requirements, to refine and enhance our potential future tender exercise.

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lots

  • Lot LOT-0001Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05070c
Status
planning
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
1 Jan 2026, 23:59
Starts
31 Dec 2025, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
016803-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
24 Apr 2025, 14:26

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
8 May 2025, 00:59
Description
This notice has been issued to invite any interested parties that wish to access the pre-market engagement. In order to view the documentation, please register your interest via our e-tendering system, In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PZXD-7844-RWJG
Name
Boston Borough Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF30
Country
GB
Locality
Boston
Postal Code
PE21 8QR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Municipal Buildings

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PZXD-7844-RWJG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Ben James
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-07289357
Name
Public Sector Partnership Services Limited
Role Details
Procurement Support

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Address

Region
UKD34
Country
GB
Locality
Salford
Postal Code
M3 5GS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
2 New Bailey, 6 Stanley Street

Identifier

Id
07289357
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
Ben James

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Boston · UKF30 · PE21 8QR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05070c-2025-04-24T14:26:46+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·