Planning

Multi disciplinary floating support

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 09:14

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has announced plans for a procurement process titled "Multi Disciplinary Floating Support," which falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting social work services without accommodation. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned publication date for the tender notice expected on 1st September 2027. The procurement is defined under a light-touch regime, and the services are to be delivered within the UKH12 region, covering Cambridgeshire. The contract, valued at approximately £4.7 million, is planned to run from 1st March 2028 to 28th February 2031, with the possibility of renewal extending until 28th February 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) specialising in social services. Businesses that can provide comprehensive support services tailored to community needs stand to benefit from this project. By engaging in this procurement, companies can expand their portfolio within the public sector, enhance their reputation by associating with a government authority, and potentially establish long-term partnerships given the availability of contract renewals. Interested parties should prepare to capitalise on the forthcoming tender notice to secure a competitive advantage in this attractive sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi disciplinary floating support

Notice Description

This is a procurement for light touch services. The procurement will be for multi disciplinary floating support. Please note, this is not a tender notice, please see details of expected date of tender publication.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032209-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,719,708 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2028 - 28 Feb 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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