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Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

24 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council led a procurement process for the development of a Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework targeting digital inclusion projects in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The procurement used an open competition method and focused on services in the design and execution of research and development, specifically tailored to digital inclusion initiatives. The procurement culminated in a contract start date of 16 February 2026, extending till 10 April 2026, with a maximum potential extension up to 8 May 2026. The project commenced after awarding the contract to WPI Economics Limited for approximately £37,244.17, including VAT consideration, under the legal framework established via UKPGA 2023/54. This tender is situated within regions UKH11 and UKH12, and was published by the Cabinet Office.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly SMEs, to apply their expertise in devising frameworks that gauge the social and economic impacts of digital initiatives effectively. It requires businesses capable of developing scalable and flexible frameworks that enable credible impact reporting to foster funding and stakeholder support. Businesses involved should exhibit proficiency in creating toolkits for SROI forecasting, strengthening local digital inclusion ecosystems. The project advocates for collaboration not only with Connecting Cambridgeshire but extends to associated partners such as Cambridge Online and regional digital hub managers, expanding the scope for collective business growth in the digital sector.

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Notice Title

Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Notice Description

Connecting Cambridgeshire seeks specialist expert support to establish a robust, nationally aligned yet locally tailored approach to evidencing the social and economic impact of digital inclusion initiatives across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The supplier will develop a standardised Social Return on Investment (SROI) and general Impact Evaluation framework, validate it through an analysis of existing initiatives, and deliver a practical toolkit to enable ongoing, credible impact reporting that strengthens funding bids, business cases and stakeholder confidence. The framework should also be usable for forecasting SROI and Impact in relation to projects being scoped. The output should be scalable and flexible, including recommendations that support not only Connecting Cambridgeshire's work, but the wider network of digital inclusion partners in the region. These include Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS), Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership, Cambridge Online, and each of the digital hub managers awarded grants since the beginning of 2025. The supplier is expected to design and deliver a comprehensive approach to evidencing the social and economic impacts of a range of digital inclusion initiatives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 4-week extension by agreement with the Authority

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016494-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WPI ECONOMICS

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