Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

09 May 2025 at 19:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme," is currently at the tender stage, initiated by the South Cambridgeshire District Council, with collaboration from Cambridge City Council and Huntingdonshire District Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy and related services" and is located in the UKH12 region, including Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire. The procurement follows an open competition method, allowing submissions electronically until the tender period ends on 4th June 2025. Critical dates include the enquiry period closing on 3rd June 2025, with a contract period from 23rd June 2025 to 22nd June 2026, extendable annually up to June 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those that provide consultancy services to SMEs and sole traders. The programme aims to support 30 aspiring businesspeople in expanding their commercial efforts, which makes it an ideal opportunity for consultants experienced in business growth strategies. Companies specializing in market development, retail strategy, and SME support services would find this an excellent fit, with the procurement prioritizing both price and quality in the evaluation criteria. The tender's value of up to GBP 96,000 provides a promising growth potential for successful bidders.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is for a year-long year term with the option to extend each year for a further two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05104b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020256-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk, procurement@huntingdonshire.gov.uk, sean.missin@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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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