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FCS ASSOCIATES LTD - Access to Finance Business support

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Feb 2025 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has awarded the contract titled "FCS ASSOCIATES LTD - Access to Finance Business support" in the industry category of Financial and Insurance Services. This direct award contract, valued at £49,999, will deliver financial advisory support and develop relationships with key stakeholders in England. The procurement process began and ended in early February 2025, with the contract period set from 4th March 2025 to 3rd February 2026. Relevant dates include the end of the tender period on 6th January 2025 and the award publication on 19th February 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial advisory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on providing access to finance advisory support and conducting online workshops, companies that can develop substantial partnerships and provide comprehensive advisory services will be well-suited to compete. The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority's emphasis on the development of strong business relationships aligns with growth opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their advisory service offerings within the region.

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Notice Title

FCS ASSOCIATES LTD - Access to Finance Business support

Notice Description

1. Provision of Access to Finance advisory support to businesses 2. The development of relationships with partners and key stakeholders in connection with 3. Provision of on-line workshops and similar support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d7cac37-94cb-4145-a1aa-d10b9e0d548c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/029fd6be-3bdf-4540-966a-a2f41c4cc050
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 3 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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 & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
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
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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