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MRI Programme Assurance Support

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2025 at 10:41

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 13:44

Award

07 Jul 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has awarded a contract for "MRI Programme Assurance Support" to Accordio Limited. The procurement process, categorised under systems and technical consultancy services, was initiated directly without competition, falling below the threshold value. The project is to chiefly operate in the region of Cambridge (UKH12), and the council is classified as a public authority at the sub-central government level. The contract was signed on 7th July 2025, with the active contract period stretching from 14th July 2025 to 31st March 2027. This assurance support initiative includes two phases: Phase 1 from July to October 2025 and an optional Phase 2 from October 2025 to March 2027.

This tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy, particularly those that can provide assurance and risk mitigation services. Accordio Limited, an SME with established competencies in understanding Cambridge City Council's system architecture and processes, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to such opportunities. Companies with expertise in maintaining continuity and a pre-established rapport with related stakeholders would find it advantageous to pursue similar contracts. The procurement approach, allowing for direct award below the threshold, suggests potential openings for businesses to engage with public authorities seeking streamlined service procurement without the traditional competitive process.

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Notice Title

MRI Programme Assurance Support

Notice Description

A continuation with Accordio ensuring continuity, mitigates risk, and maximises value due to: * Their proven understanding of CCC's system architecture, business processes, and stakeholder expectations. * Established relationships with MRI * No ramp-up time, ensuring immediate mobilisation. Total Cost: PS116350 Phase 1: July-Oct 2025; Phase 2 (optional): Oct 2025-Mar 2027

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041569-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£116,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£116,350 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCORDIO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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