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Growth Hub - Finance Support

CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority involved awarding a contract titled "Growth Hub - Finance Support." It aimed to augment specialist finance support services offered to clients in the region. This public procurement falls under the services category and employed a direct procurement method below the threshold, thus not requiring competitive bidding. The process, which has reached the award stage with the contract being signed, started on 20th April 2026 and is set to end on 31st March 2029, with annual optional renewals extending potentially until 2033. The location of these services is primarily focused on the UKH region of the United Kingdom, targeting the financial consultancy sector under CPV classification 66170000.

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial consultancy and transaction processing services. Although the initial contract was awarded to FCS ASSOCIATES LTD, an SME based in Sheffield, the arrangement allows for potential annual renewals, providing ongoing partnership prospects. Companies equipped with expertise in finance support and consultancy, and those keen to engage in sub-central government contracts, may find the terms and structure of this procurement conducive to expanding their influence and service offerings within the market. The absence of competition in the procurement method further signifies the importance of alignment with the specific needs of the Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Growth Hub - Finance Support

Notice Description

Use of specialist finance support for the Growth Hub to offer to clients across the region

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036737-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house 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
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20264 days ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE AND PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

FCS ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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