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title: "Cambridge City Council - Digital Grants Platform- Prior Information Notice"
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buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Cambridge City Council - Digital Grants Platform- Prior Information Notice

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a05f417-14bb-45e5-869b-634f055256c1

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is planning a procurement process for a Digital Grants Platform through a Prior Information Notice. The Council is seeking market consultations from interested parties for purchasing a bespoke grants management system. The procurement milestone includes an engagement end date on October 19, 2024. Interested suppliers will be invited to an online event on September 3, 2024. The procurement falls under the industry categories of Software package and information systems, as per the CPV classification.

This tender by Cambridge City Council for a Digital Grants Platform presents an opportunity for IT service providers specialising in consulting, software development, and Internet support. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging potential suppliers to better understand available market offerings. Businesses with experience in providing custom software solutions and grants management systems are well-suited to participate in this opportunity for potential growth and collaboration with the Council.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council wishes to conduct preliminary market consultations with interested parties in relation to purchasing a bespoke grants management system. Cambridge City Council would like to discuss this opportunity with various providers with a view to better understand the offerings available in the market. Interested suppliers will be invited to a Teams online supplier event on the 3rd of September 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de60dac3-7860-4235-80a1-5a17a13794b1 |
| 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 | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2024 at 09:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de60dac3-7860-4235-80a1-5a17a13794b1
- 19 Jul 2024 at 09:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccb87ad-d635-4cf9-8e91-8b96acd9493a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de60dac3-7860-4235-80a1-5a17a13794b1
  19th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ccb87ad-d635-4cf9-8e91-8b96acd9493a
  19th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a4e04484-a745-ef11-812d-005056b64545
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