--- title: "Consultancy Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a3bb7ab8-690a-439b-aa5e-f2ac1d7b5643" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3bb7ab8-690a-439b-aa5e-f2ac1d7b5643" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3bb7ab8-690a-439b-aa5e-f2ac1d7b5643.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3bb7ab8-690a-439b-aa5e-f2ac1d7b5643.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-07" --- # Consultancy Support Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3bb7ab8-690a-439b-aa5e-f2ac1d7b5643 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a3bb7ab8-690a-439b-aa5e-f2ac1d7b5643) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a3bb7ab8-690a-439b-aa5e-f2ac1d7b5643.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for consultancy support to assess and model the impacts of changes in social care provision. The procurement process, under the title "Consultancy Support", falls under the research and development consultancy services category and utilises an open procedure. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage and bids are due by 15th May 2025. The contract is valued at between £80,000 and £100,000, and it covers a contract period beginning 21st May 2025 and extends to 20th February 2026. This initiative primarily targets the delivery of advice and implementation planning in relation to new unitary authorities managing Social Care services, with specific phases scheduled to conclude by October 2025 and February 2026, respectively. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in business analysis and general management consultancy. The focus on social care provision and the implementation of strategic planning for unitary authorities provide a significant growth avenue for companies in these fields. Organisations structured as SMEs or VCSEs are particularly encouraged, as the project is suitable for these types of entities. Given the project's scope and strategic significance, businesses capable of delivering innovative and effective consultancy services will find this tender particularly rewarding. ## Notice Cambridge City Council requires consultancy support to understand and model the impacts and implications of changes to statutory delivery, specifically around Social Care Provision. At this stage the Council is looking for a consultant to support two phases of works: * Development of Advice and Support (Phase 1) - this phase includes providing advice and support to help with the process of developing a business case for unitary councils, with specific expertise needed on the impact of new unitary authorities delivering Social Care services (Adult's and Children's Social Care, Education & Skills, SEND, Public Health, etc). This phase is anticipated to end in October 2025 at the latest * Implementation Planning (Phase 2) - this phase focuses on the development of an Implementation plan alongside the local authority team. This would build on the Implementation and Transition plan that is submitted in Autum 2025 alongside any business cases for new unitary authorities. This phase is anticipated to end in February 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e21e570-0790-47c2-801a-8629d928ea6c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 7 May 2025 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e21e570-0790-47c2-801a-8629d928ea6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e21e570-0790-47c2-801a-8629d928ea6c 7th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=737947b7-522b-f011-8136-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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