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title: "Independent Audit of Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Programme Transport Business Cases"
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# Independent Audit of Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Programme Transport Business Cases

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53d51d2f-efbe-45fc-9920-8ff3e56840d1

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Independent Audit of Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Programme Transport Business Cases" was conducted by Cambridgeshire County Council. This contract, classified under the business services category, involves providing independent advice, scrutiny, and assurance for GCP's transport projects in the East of England. The procurement was completed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The final award was published on 4 February 2025, following the completion of the tender period on 3 December 2024. The contract is valued at £300,000 and spans from 3 February 2025 to 2 February 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those proficient in transportation and infrastructure projects. With a significant contract value and a multi-year term, it offers steady work and potential for long-term collaboration with a prominent local authority. SMEs are particularly suited for this opportunity, given the specific emphasis on suitable businesses highlighted in the tender documents. Successful bidders would demonstrate expertise in business services that include law, marketing, and consulting, thus opening doors for growth in these sectors.

## Notice

To provide independent advice, scrutiny and assurance role for GCP's transport projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eca96c2-b695-4dcf-8f4b-023380ec5857 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eca96c2-b695-4dcf-8f4b-023380ec5857

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eca96c2-b695-4dcf-8f4b-023380ec5857
  4th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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