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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Future Markets Trader Programme

South Cambridgeshire District Council

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09 May 2025 at 20:37

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Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council, in collaboration with Cambridge City Council and Huntingdonshire District Council, invites proposals for the Future Markets Trader Programme. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, focusing on business and management consultancy services valued at £25,000. It aims to assist aspiring traders by developing business plans and facilitating market trading opportunities in the UKH12 region. The tender is open for submission until 4th June 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 3rd June 2025. The successful bidder will commence from 23rd June 2025 with a potential contract duration extending to 2028.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those experienced in supporting start-ups and market trading ventures. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is an open competition, providing a fair platform for a wide range of participants. With a significant emphasis on quality (60% of the award criteria), companies with a robust track record in consultancy and innovative programme delivery can gain a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Future Markets Trader Programme

Notice Description

We are seeking suitably qualified consultants to support our Future Markets Trader Programme designed to support a minimum of 10 aspiring traders with a view to assisting them to start up a markets business by supporting the development of a business plan and accelerating their ambitions to trade at local markets.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05104c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020257-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Additional Buyers

Cambridge City Council

Huntingdonshire District Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Postcode Area
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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