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title: "Supplier Questionnaire - Do the Public Sector Procurement Regulations achieve a 'fair and transparent' process for SMEs"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS"
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# Supplier Questionnaire - Do the Public Sector Procurement Regulations achieve a 'fair and transparent' process for SMEs

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1410b488-d04d-431a-b20c-cf83ceda496a

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire District Councils are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supplier Questionnaire - Do the Public Sector Procurement Regulations achieve a 'fair and transparent' process for SMEs." This initiative falls under the broader industry category of food, beverages, tobacco and related products, with relevant additional classifications related to construction work and IT services. The engagement end date for interested parties is set for 29 August 2018, and the primary location for delivery is within the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in consulting, software development, and construction services, to contribute to improving public sector procurement practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to take part, which can enhance their visibility and capacity to influence procurement strategies. This engagement could enable businesses to showcase their capabilities and foster relationships with public sector organisations, paving the way for future contracts and collaborative projects.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b98001-9868-4ea2-8468-4958bf6ed17b |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 45 - Construction work
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 29 May 2018 at 13:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b98001-9868-4ea2-8468-4958bf6ed17b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b98001-9868-4ea2-8468-4958bf6ed17b
  29th May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://sitem.herts.ac.uk/secreg/upr/RE01.htm

## Provenance

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