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Independent Audit of Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Programme Transport Business Cases

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Independent Audit of Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Programme Transport Business Cases" was conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council. This contract, classified under the business services category, involves providing independent advice, scrutiny, and assurance for GCP's transport projects in the East of England. The procurement was completed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The final award was published on 4 February 2025, following the completion of the tender period on 3 December 2024. The contract is valued at £300,000 and spans from 3 February 2025 to 2 February 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those proficient in transportation and infrastructure projects. With a significant contract value and a multi-year term, it offers steady work and potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent local authority. SMEs are particularly suited for this opportunity, given the specific emphasis on suitable businesses highlighted in the tender documents. Successful bidders would demonstrate expertise in business services that include law, marketing, and consulting, thus opening doors for growth in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Independent Audit of Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Programme Transport Business Cases

Notice Description

To provide independent advice, scrutiny and assurance role for GCP's transport projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53d51d2f-efbe-45fc-9920-8ff3e56840d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eca96c2-b695-4dcf-8f4b-023380ec5857
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
CCC Procurement and Commercial Team
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07777777777

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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