Tender

For the provision of Great Ouse Valley Landscape Designation in Huntingdonshire business case

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Mar 2025 at 12:29

Tender

13 Mar 2025 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has initiated an open tender process for the provision of a high-level business case regarding the Great Ouse Valley Landscape Designation in Huntingdonshire. This project, aimed at identifying options and benefits for a self-designated area, concludes with a preferred option supported by substantial evidence of social, economic, and environmental impacts. The procurement falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with additional classifications including environmental services and community services. The tender period ends at noon on 2nd April 2025, and the contract period runs from 6th May to 6th August 2025. The total value of the contract is £20,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), suitable for SMEs.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, environmental impact analysis, and community-based projects. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide robust evidence and innovative solutions for enhancing the social, economic, and environmental potential of the area. Companies with experience in developing comprehensive business cases and those capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services stand to benefit from this procurement process, which can catalyse business growth by establishing relationships with local government authorities and gaining visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

For the provision of Great Ouse Valley Landscape Designation in Huntingdonshire business case

Notice Description

Production of a high-level business case for the Great Ouse Valley self-designated area, identifying possible options and benefits, and concluding with a preferred option supported by strong evidence of social, economic and environmental impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57087068-70a1-4c21-bd37-c1c690d3528c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7129a6da-a1d1-4f7d-9e77-5428d006a2cc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

90700000 - Environmental services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 6 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 6YG
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
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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