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title: "Cambridge City Council - Independent Complaints Investigation services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bbed36a-658e-47ae-ae04-f0d5557fe861"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS"
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# Cambridge City Council - Independent Complaints Investigation services

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bbed36a-658e-47ae-ae04-f0d5557fe861

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is currently conducting a tender for Independent Complaints Investigation services, with a contract value of £54,000. This procurement falls under the 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security' category and is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 31 August 2018 and is set to close on 25 September 2018. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 11 November 2018 and will last until 10 November 2021. This procurement process is classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consulting and complaint investigation services to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are experienced in public sector investigations, report writing, and implementing remedial actions will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this opportunity could facilitate growth, given the ongoing demand for independent oversight and accountability within public organisations.

## Notice

The contract is for Independent Complaints Investigation services. The Contractor would be responsible for: * investigating complaints of maladministration made against the Council by members of the public; * compiling reports on any cases investigated; and * where Maladministration is found, recommending appropriate remedial action.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c278f5de-5446-4583-a601-e6f3ae29400e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2018 - 10 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2018 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c278f5de-5446-4583-a601-e6f3ae29400e
- 31 Aug 2018 at 08:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad48be4-2bb1-4599-80ac-d9acb0e04142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c278f5de-5446-4583-a601-e6f3ae29400e
  20th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ad48be4-2bb1-4599-80ac-d9acb0e04142
  31st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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