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Inward Investment Delivery Plan - Phase 1

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Jan 2026 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Inward Investment Delivery Plan – Phase 1." The procurement falls under the services industry category and is specifically related to research and development services and related consultancy. This contract involves a strategic assessment to attract foreign direct investment, aligning with the Authority's Local Growth Plan. The contracting process utilised a direct procurement method, executed below threshold without competition. The tender has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 13th January 2026 and concluding on 7th April 2026, located in the United Kingdom (region: UKH12).

This contract offers substantial growth opportunities, especially for businesses involved in strategic consultancy and market analysis. With OCO Global, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Belfast, successfully awarded the contract, it highlights the potential for SMEs specialising in international investment strategies and economic development services to engage in such public initiatives. Businesses with capabilities in conducting comprehensive assessments of market dynamics and investment attraction strategies are well-positioned to compete in similar procurements, promoting sustainable regional development and enhancing the business landscape through tailored expert services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inward Investment Delivery Plan - Phase 1

Notice Description

Building on CPCA's detailed analysis of its sector and cluster strengths (supply), this contract will undertake a strategic assessment of international investor appetite (demand) for international expansion and the regional opportunity to attract FDI. Analysis of both the supply and demand, as well as wider macro and micro trends to define focus (sub)sectors and target markets for CPCA's investment attraction efforts to optimise CPCA's Local Growth Plan delivery. The Inward Investment Delivery Plan should also include a rapid evaluation of CPCA's existing research and promotional materials to fill any gaps and ensure CPCA has a robust evidence base and appropriate collateral to underpin the next phases of its investment attraction activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004870-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 7 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
CPCA
Contact Email
procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01480 277180

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 3TN
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCO GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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