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Consultancy services to support Cadre Research Database

CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, aimed to acquire consultancy services to support the Cadre Research Database business case development. This service-oriented contract falls under the research and development services category. The contract was awarded to Linh Richardson, a small to medium enterprise (SME), highlighting the best match for a sub-central public authority's needs. The procurement stage is the award, with a current active status and a contract period running from 3rd February to 31st March 2026. Though finalised, the contract has a gross value of £25,200 and is set to be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 3rd February 2026, and further details were published on 5th March 2026.

This tender opens avenues for business growth for SMEs specialising in research and development consultancy services. Given the nature of the contract – supporting a research database – businesses with expertise in IT consultancy, database management, and research support can particularly leverage similar opportunities. Enterprises from diverse UK locations can explore similar collaborations with sub-central government entities like NHS Trusts, expanding their footprint and capability in the healthcare public sector. The procurement method indicates an openness to smaller business ventures and the potential for innovative solutions feeding into key public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Consultancy services to support Cadre Research Database

Notice Description

Consultancy services to support development of business case for Cadre research database from November 25 to March 26

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066312
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£25,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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 & PETERBOROUGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FULBOURN
Postcode
CB21 5EF
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINH RICHARDSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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