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Cambridge City Council - Research into tackling social issues

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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07 Jul 2022 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is seeking to engage contractors for a research project aimed at addressing social issues within the community, titled "Research into tackling social issues." This project falls under the industry category of research consultancy services and is located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement process is complete, following an open procedure, with the contract having been awarded on 23 June 2022. The contract has a total value of £50,000 and spans from 6 July 2022 to 6 November 2022. The initial research phase is expected to last no more than four months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research and consultancy field, particularly those specialising in social research and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this project particularly well-suited for their capabilities. The successful contractor will contribute to understanding and developing financial models and collaborative partnerships aimed at enhancing community resilience and addressing homelessness through innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Research into tackling social issues

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council, working together with the It Takes a City Community Land Trust (ITAC CLT), would like to procure research, to explore how certain social issues in Cambridge could be tackled through creating a placed based social impact investment and blended finance organisation or fund. The research will outline the options available and what organisational funding models and processes need to be in place to enable this. We want to understand how to build capability and resilience with partners and in local communities to achieve these social outcomes and show the impact of investment. The findings will help inform the direction and scope for the council's future organisation design and how it works with partners and communities to deliver services in the future. The ITAC CLT, part of the broader It Takes a City Initiative that brings the wider community together to address homelessness, is seeking to provide and manage housing, relieve financial hardship and promote regeneration, with an initial focus on small modular housing schemes for rough sleepers: this work, that brings many partners together, requires a sustainable financial platform blending social and commercial finance. The research will be delivered in phases. The first phase outlined above will take not more than 4 months, it will be jointly commissioned by Cambridge City Council and ITAC CLT. Based on the outcome and findings in the first phase, a second more detailed phase may be commissioned to understand how to develop funding models and options identified in more detail.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0133a89-2bd9-4e5f-9ce3-03fff6ef8317
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2022 - 6 Nov 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACHIEVEGOOD

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