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.

Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

9th May 2025 19:26:00 PM

Tender Deadline

4th June 2025 12:00:00 PM 20 days remaining
Contract Summary

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
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-b6fa3114-975f-4e58-adf0-6e8819eea4e7

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79400000

CPV Division(s)

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

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

businesskeyprojects@scambs.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park

Cambourne

CB23 6EA

United Kingdom

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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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