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Springstead Community Development

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 08:13

Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has commissioned the Springstead Community Development project with the aim of fostering community growth and engagement over a four-year period. This public procurement initiative falls under the services category and is guided by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal basis. The project involves organising community-building events, participating in community forums, and working alongside residents to address local needs. This open procurement process, which invited below-threshold open competition, concluded with CARE NETWORK CAMBRIDGESHIRE being awarded the contract on the 1st of May, 2026. The project is set to commence on the 25th of May, 2026, in Cambridge (region UKH12) and is scheduled to run until the 24th of May, 2028, with the potential for renewal.

The Springstead Community Development tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in community services to engage with a governmental body and establish a presence in Cambridge. Such projects are particularly beneficial for organisations adept in community engagement, event management, and partnership building. While the contract value is noted at GBP 113,297, the process attracted interest with five bids being submitted, including from three small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and two voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). This competitive environment underscores the demand for businesses that can deliver quality services with a strong focus on community development and interaction. Businesses with a track record in these areas are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth and collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Springstead Community Development

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council is seeking to commission Community Development work in Springstead over a four year period. The work will include delivering six community building events each year, attending three East Community Forums annually, participating in Springstead Community Action meetings, and working with partners and residents to identify needs in the area. The community development work will include: * Building relationships with residents and community engagement * Supporting resident led structures * Delivery of events * Partnership working

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ffe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£94,414 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARE NETWORK CAMBRIDGESHIRE

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