Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - PIP Appointments

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) has initiated a procurement process titled "PIP Appointments" to enhance the uptake of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and provide employment support to residents if necessary. This falls under the industry category of guidance services and is intended for the East of England region, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period is set to conclude on 21st November 2025 at 13:00 GMT, and the contract is expected to run from 1st December 2025 until 31st March 2026. Interested parties should be aware that SCDC is actively seeking a suitable contractor to manage specialist appointments for this initiative.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in social care or guidance services. Companies possessing expertise in handling appointments and providing disability benefit guidance would find this project aligns well with their service offerings. As the procurement method is open, businesses of various sizes can participate, though it is noted that small to medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises do not have any specific suitability preference in this tender. Engaging in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio by allowing them to partake in a government initiative focused on community support and service delivery.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - PIP Appointments

Notice Description

SCDC is expected to receive grant funding to undertake a project to increase uptake of the disability benefit Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and connect residents to employment support if appropriate. Therefore, SCDC is looking for a suitable contractor to undertake specialist appointments with identified residents as part of this. Should you be interested in this opportunity, please visit our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ccf7fd06-4dc1-f011-813a-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbaa530-9770-401d-895a-6c34d36366e2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Riches
Contact Email
chris.riches@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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