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title: "Provision of a Time Credit Programme in Cambridgeshire"
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# Provision of a Time Credit Programme in Cambridgeshire

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5bdf73f-3085-44f9-8c08-e40f3ce2c78c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of a Time Credit Programme for Cambridgeshire County Council, with the intention to procure services until March 31, 2021. This tender, identified as LGSS001-DN366740-11051216, is currently in the Tender stage and has a total contract value of £73,000. The submission period for bids ends on November 9, 2018, with the contract set to commence on January 18, 2019. The procurement method is an open procedure, classified under miscellaneous services within the East of England region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that have experience in delivering community-focused programmes or volunteer currency schemes. Businesses that can demonstrate their capacity to engage with local communities and support volunteer initiatives will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, enhancing their visibility and reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council introduced a Time Credits programme in 2013. The aim of this programme is to work collaboratively with communities, to help them help themselves through a volunteer community currency scheme. As the contract to deliver this programme approaches its natural end, the Council's intention, based on the success of this scheme, is to procure the Time Credit programme to 2021. This Request for Quotations sets out the Council's requirements and invites experienced organisations to submit a bid to deliver this programme. The contract will be for 27 months starting from 18th January 2019. The maximum total value of this contract is PS73,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadd3998-4d91-4df9-88fa-4958389eb3be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,000 |
| 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 | LGSS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadd3998-4d91-4df9-88fa-4958389eb3be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aadd3998-4d91-4df9-88fa-4958389eb3be
  15th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lgss.co.uk/about/

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