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Cambridgeshire County Council SME Event Public Procurement: Buying Local, An Event for Cambridgeshire SMEs

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Oct 2023 at 17:37

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Sep 2023 at 14:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is hosting an SME event for local businesses titled "Buying Local, An Event for Cambridgeshire SMEs". This engagement event is scheduled for Thursday 9th November at Burgess Hall, St Ives. It offers SME suppliers the opportunity to connect with public sector buyers from various organisations including public sector procurement specialists and learn how to access bidding opportunities in the region. The event aims to support micro, small, and medium-sized businesses primarily in the Cambridgeshire area, but similar-sized businesses from neighbouring counties are also welcome.

The event organised by Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage. It targets SMEs and focuses on industries such as construction work, health, social work services, and other community services. The engagement event presents a unique opportunity for businesses to network with public sector buyers, understand procurement portals, and prepare for digital advancements. Registrations are encouraged via Eventbrite, and further details can be obtained by contacting Procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council SME Event Public Procurement: Buying Local, An Event for Cambridgeshire SMEs

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT BUT A ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR SME'S DATE: Thursday 9th November TIME: 9.30am to 3 pm PLACE: Burgess Hall, St Ives. This free event, which is hosted by Cambridgeshire County Council, for SME suppliers will give you access to public sector buyers You will have the opportunity to: * Meet and engage a wide range of public sector procurement specialists * Learn how to access opportunities to bid for public sector contracts from various bodies within the region. * Understand how access the Cambridgeshire Public Service procurement portals * Learn about the barriers and opportunities for SME's from public buying organisations such as CCS (Crown Commercial Services) and ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) * How to prepare for the impact of the digital switchover. * Network with public sector buyers. Who's Exhibiting? Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, CPCA (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority), East Cambridgeshire District Council. As well as other Public Sector Organisations: Eastern Shire Purchasing Organisation, Anglian Water NHS Trusts within Cambridgeshire, Crown Commercial Service, DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). As well as this, hear an overview of the potential to support Care Leavers. This event is primarily designed to support micro, small and medium sized businesses in the Cambridgeshire area, but business of similar size that border the County are welcomed to attend. Sign up at Eventbrite today as only a few spaces now remaining https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cambridgeshire-county-council-sme-event-tickets-706572305787 For further details, please email: Procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca86db3c-6f1d-4e34-9041-669f098323e0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
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
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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