Planning

Cambridge City Council - Cambridge City Portrait - Market Engagement

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jun 2022 at 15:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridge City Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Cambridge City Portrait - Market Engagement" as part of its planning stage. The procurement falls within the industry categories of market and economic research, as well as management consultancy services, with an allocated budget of £80,000. Potential providers are invited to engage until the engagement end date of 19th July 2022. A pre-tender event is scheduled for 20th July 2022 from 09:30 to 11:00, which will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, providing insight into requirements and feasibility discussions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in economic research and consultancy, especially those emphasising sustainable development practices. Suitable candidates include SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can collaborate in consortiums to enhance project outcomes. Engaging in this market consultation could position businesses favourably to secure future contracts with the City Council aimed at advancing strategic goals within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Cambridge City Portrait - Market Engagement

Notice Description

The desired outcome of this soft market testing is to gain insight into the market, gauge the level of interest from potential providers and gather feedback on the feasibility of the Council's proposals ahead of making a procurement to secure a service provider. Cambridge City Council, supported by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, wishes to conduct preliminary market consultations with interested parties in relation to the development of a Cambridge City Portrait. Building on the principles of Doughnut Economics, Six Capitals, UN Sustainable Development Goals, Legatum Prosperity Index, Thriving Places Index and other holistic models, Cambridge City Council wishes to procure professional services to develop an analytical report and a data framework. These products should enable the City Council and partners to track progress against key sustainable economic, social and environmental goals in Cambridge, on a regular basis produce outputs that can be presented in an engaging way that aids public understanding. The Council intends to hold a pre-tender event on Wednesday 20th July, between 09.30 - 11.00 via Microsoft Teams. If you are potentially interested in bidding for this work, please join us at the pre-tender event to hear more about our requirements and to discuss with us the feasibility of what we are seeking. A budget of PS80,000 has been set aside for the project. Consortium bids are encouraged where this can support project outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7a5758-742e-4772-9a43-3ea04bec844d
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

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

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2022Expired
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
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

Further Information

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