Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Community Engagement Initiative

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

02 May 2025 at 10:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a vendor for its "Community Engagement Initiative," with a focus on creating a game that encourages residents to explore their local area through an orienteering-based approach. The procurement, classified under mapping software development services, is an open procedure and targets service providers within the East of England. The tender was published on 2nd May 2025, with submissions due by 15th May 2025, and the contract is to run from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2025. This process falls under the procurement stage of a tender and is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), though not specifically for voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

The tender provides opportunities for software developers specialising in digital placemaking and interaction design to expand their portfolio by collaborating with the public sector on community-focused initiatives. Businesses with expertise in digital technology, mapping, and community engagement will find this project highly relevant, as it promises to leverage innovative approaches for social connectivity through technology. Firms experienced in developing engaging content that fosters movement and spatial awareness stand a competitive chance in securing this contract, thus enabling business growth within the geospatial and community development industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Community Engagement Initiative

Notice Description

The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning (GCSP) is looking for a service, in the form of a game, that encourages residents to move more and connect with their local area, within the publicly accessible areas in a new settlement in the Greater Cambridge region with a population of around 13,000, via walking, based on a orienteering approach to complete a prescribed set of destinations to visit, involving map reading and appreciation of placemaking with the use of digital technology in a safe way. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found via our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5b110105-3d27-f011-8136-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a312eb4-e270-4bc0-8590-a933cc0fe156
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d98a84-49dc-4c87-b61d-741c5c42c843
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212326 - Mapping software development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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