UK Government Thin Prime Contractor

Delivering Digital Transformation for the Public Sector

Lentora is a specialist programme integrator connecting government buyers with the UK's best SME technology providers. We manage the complexity so your projects deliver on time, on budget, and to standard.

The Thin Prime Model

Lentora operates as a thin prime contractor: we win and manage government contracts, orchestrating delivery through a curated network of specialist SME subcontractors. This model gives public sector buyers the assurance of a single accountable prime with the agility and expertise of best-in-class delivery partners.

Our co-founders bring deep experience in programme management, compliance, and professional bid writing. We handle the governance, reporting, risk management, and contractual framework. Our suppliers focus on what they do best: delivering outstanding technical outcomes.

The result is lower cost, higher quality, and broader SME participation in public sector procurement.

6 Service Areas
5-15% Management Fee
SME Focused Network
E&W England & Wales

Our Services

Six core capability areas delivered through specialist SME partners with proven government delivery experience.

Cloud Migration & Infrastructure

Azure, AWS, and hybrid cloud strategies. Data centre migration, infrastructure modernisation, and cloud-native architecture for government workloads.

Digital Transformation & IT Consulting

Strategic advisory, legacy system modernisation, and digital service design aligned to GDS standards and the Technology Code of Practice.

End User Compute & Managed Workplace

Microsoft 365, device management, Desktop as a Service (DaaS), and modern workplace transformation. Enabling productive, secure, and flexible working.

Cybersecurity & Managed Security

Managed detection and response, security operations, vulnerability management, and Cyber Essentials readiness. Protecting critical public sector systems.

DevOps & Platform Engineering

CI/CD pipeline design, infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and platform reliability engineering for government digital services.

Data Platforms & Analytics

Data architecture, business intelligence, reporting platforms, and data migration services. Turning public sector data into actionable insight.

Why Lentora

A modern approach to government IT procurement. Built for buyers who want value, quality, and accountability.

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Competitive Pricing

Our lean operating model means lower management fees than traditional primes. More of your budget goes directly to delivery, not overhead.

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Professional Bid Management

Every bid is written by an experienced, specialist bid writer. We understand evaluation criteria, social value requirements, and what winning responses look like.

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Programme Governance

Senior programme management from day one. RAID logs, status reporting, change control, and stakeholder management built into every engagement.

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Curated SME Network

Every delivery partner is pre-qualified, insured, and government-experienced. We maintain fallback suppliers for each capability to protect delivery continuity.

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Agile & Responsive

As a focused startup, decisions are made quickly. No layers of corporate bureaucracy between your requirement and our response.

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Compliance-Ready

Cyber Essentials certified, fully insured, ICO registered. Our compliance infrastructure is designed to meet government procurement requirements from day one.

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Committed to Social Value

Lentora actively supports SME participation in government procurement. Our model directly channels public sector spending to small and medium enterprises across England and Wales, supporting local economies, creating skilled employment, and reducing barriers to entry for diverse suppliers. We are committed to the principles of the Social Value Act 2012 and the Government's SME procurement targets.

For Suppliers

We are actively building our delivery partner network. If you are an SME with government technology experience, we want to hear from you.

  • Access to a managed bid pipeline — we identify, qualify, and write the bids. You focus on delivery.
  • Programme management wrapper — governance, reporting, and client management handled by Lentora.
  • Compliance and contractual support — we manage the prime contract, subcontract terms, and flow-down obligations.
  • Lower barrier to government work — join bids as a named subcontractor without the overhead of priming contracts yourself.
  • Fair commercial terms — transparent margin structure, back-to-back payment terms, and bid-specific exclusivity only.
  • Grow your government references — every successful delivery builds your track record for future opportunities.

Register Your Interest

We are looking for specialist SMEs in cloud, cybersecurity, DevOps, end user compute, data, and digital transformation.

Get in Touch

Initial conversations are informal. We'll discuss your capabilities, capacity, and how we might work together on upcoming opportunities.

Certifications & Accreditations

Meeting the compliance standards that government buyers require.

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Cyber Essentials

NCSC Certified
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Professional Indemnity

Insurance Active
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Public Liability

Insurance Active
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Cyber Liability

Insurance Active
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ICO Registered

Data Protection
Year 2 Roadmap: ISO 27001 (Information Security) · ISO 9001 (Quality Management)

Contact Us

Whether you are a public sector buyer or an SME looking to partner, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Email

info@lentora.co.uk

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Registered Office

Lentora Ltd
England & Wales
(Address to be confirmed upon incorporation)

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Response Time

We aim to respond to all enquiries within two working days.

Procurement Registrations

Lentora is registered on Find a Tender Service (FTS) and Contracts Finder. We actively monitor opportunities across all major UK government procurement portals.