Tender

Trading Standards System

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

03 Mar 2026 at 12:32

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 15:31

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 10:01

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is actively seeking proposals for its Trading Standards System, targeting businesses in the software and information systems sector. As part of a procurement process initiated in March 2026, this opportunity falls under an active tender stage with an open competitive mechanism. The council aims to acquire an "off the shelf" software solution adaptable to their operational needs while supporting future requirements. Located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, United Kingdom, participants have until 20 March 2026 to submit their tenders electronically. This decision to bring the service back in-house underscores the Council's commitment to enhancing service delivery and adapting to regulatory changes.

This tender offers lucrative opportunities for software companies, particularly those specialising in software packages and related services, to demonstrate their expertise in creating scalable and adaptive systems. SME businesses with a robust portfolio in software solutions should find this opportunity appealing, as the procurement process encourages high-quality demonstrations from suppliers. With a contract value of £260,000, businesses can leverage their capabilities to enhance technology solutions in public service. The competitive flexible procedure ensures fair evaluation, combining quality and price assessments, which is advantageous for companies aiming to establish a solid relationship with a credible public authority. This multi-year contract, with possible extensions, presents strategic growth potential within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Trading Standards System

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council (The Council) has worked jointly with another local authority to deliver a Trading Standards service since 2017 and a decision has been made to take the service back in-house. Therefore, the Council is looking to procure a commercially available, "off the shelf" Trading Standards system that that can be configured to meet the current operational requirements of the Council while also being capable of supporting future service needs. This system will enable the Trading Standards team to effectively manage its statutory duties, improve service delivery, and adapt to evolving regulatory and technological environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for two contract extensions of 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes.

Planning Information

The Soft Market Test is in two parts: · The first asks potential suppliers to answer key questions about their products for us to test whether our stated requirements are achievable/reasonable. The deadline for submission is Friday 12th September 2025 at 17:00. · The second part comprises a product demonstration via MS Teams, working through scenarios and the execution of tasks. We are looking to complete the Soft Market Test process by 30 September 2025 (subject to supplier availability) and if possible (subject to change) with the procurement anticipated to commence during Autumn/Winter 2025. The Market Engagement Documentation was published on the Council's e-tender (Proactis) system on 11th August 2025. Interested parties are invited to download and engage with the Market Engagement by; (a) Going to : https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities (b) Select Cambridgeshire County Council from the organisation list (c) Searching for opportunity ref: DN786063 (d) Expressing an interest (e) Accessing and downloading the Market Engagement documents from the website and responding in accordance with the contained instructions. Alternatively, you can access the direct link to market engagement opportunity here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=777c610d-9b73-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True The deadline for responses to be received is 17:00 on Friday 12th September 2025. The Council may at its discretion ask further questions of Suppliers that provide a response to the questionnaire and reserve the right to hold presentations with those who respond to the initial engagement. This process does not form part of the formal tender procedure to follow and no supplier shall be disadvantaged by either taking part or not taking part in this process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018901-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
ALCONBURY WEALD, 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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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