Planning

Cambridgeshire County Council SME Webinar Event: Introduction to Procontract & Where to Find Public Sector Opportunities

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

14 Jun 2024 at 15:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is organising an SME Webinar Event titled "Introduction to Procontract & Where to Find Public Sector Opportunities". This event falls under the planning stage of the procurement process and is aimed at engaging with local SMEs. The event is scheduled for Tuesday 16th July at 12.30pm, with an engagement end date of 15th July. The industry categories involved are Transport equipment, Architectural services, Construction services, Engineering services, Inspection services, Health services, and Social work services. The webinar is intended to help SMEs understand public sector procurement processes and Procontract, facilitating future collaborations and opportunities.

The procurement process led by Cambridgeshire County Council is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs. The event presents an opportunity for businesses in the UK, especially those in the relevant industry categories, to connect with the council's procurement team. Local SMEs are encouraged to participate to build connections and explore potential future collaborations with the Council. The webinar aims to provide valuable insights into the public procurement process and Procontract, offering SMEs a platform to identify and pursue future business opportunities within the public sector in Cambridgeshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council SME Webinar Event: Introduction to Procontract & Where to Find Public Sector Opportunities

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT BUT A ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR LOCAL CAMBRIDGESHIRE SME'S We're hosting an online webinar on Tuesday 16th July at 12.30pm for local SMEs. We want to work with local SMEs to build connections with our procurement team as well as help them understand the opportunities available. The event will feature informative presentations with valuable insights into public sector procurement process, as well as helping to explain Procontract, a system that many public bodies use in Cambridgeshire. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity to connect, collaborate and identify where future opportunities could be for your organisation. View our event to find out more and book your place!

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-311fa758-cdfd-4e30-aa69-e171bbeb5553
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b40a8ee-4ff0-4ddf-a057-66f448160e85
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shaun Lay
Contact Email
shaun.lay@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7733488358

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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