Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 19:26

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting tenders for their Markets Growth Programme, targeting business and management consultancy services. The programme aims to support existing traders, SMEs, and sole traders in enhancing their product offerings across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure set to allow wide participation. The tender end date is 4th June 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 23rd June 2025, concluding by 22nd June 2026. The primary industry category is the provision of business and management consultancy services, with delivery expected in the East of England.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses skilled in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in supporting SMEs and market traders. It is ideally suited for consultancy firms that can offer strategic guidance and development support to traders aiming to expand into traditional retail markets. The programme's focus on aiding SMEs aligns with potential contractors who are small and medium-sized enterprises themselves, presenting an advantageous growth path through collaboration and mutual development.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme

Notice Description

We are seeking suitably qualified consultants to support our Markets Growth Programme designed to support existing traders, SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) and sole traders to further develop or grow their product across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. As part of the programme, a supplier will identify a cohort of 30 aspiring businesspeople who are registered and trading across the aforementioned areas with aims to grow and further their commercial interests and assist in the elevation of their business models so that they may take a product or particular trade to a traditional retail market. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=39f03d92-e62c-f011-8136-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a8d39d-8435-45d2-a3d7-4baf68594aad
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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 6-12 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
Not specified
Contact Email
businesskeyprojects@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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