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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6fa3114-975f-4e58-adf0-6e8819eea4e7

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting tenders for their Markets Growth Programme, targeting business and management consultancy services. The programme aims to support existing traders, SMEs, and sole traders in enhancing their product offerings across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure set to allow wide participation. The tender end date is 4th June 2025, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 23rd June 2025, concluding by 22nd June 2026. The primary industry category is the provision of business and management consultancy services, with delivery expected in the East of England.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses skilled in consultancy, particularly those with expertise in supporting SMEs and market traders. It is ideally suited for consultancy firms that can offer strategic guidance and development support to traders aiming to expand into traditional retail markets. The programme's focus on aiding SMEs aligns with potential contractors who are small and medium-sized enterprises themselves, presenting an advantageous growth path through collaboration and mutual development.

## Notice

We are seeking suitably qualified consultants to support our Markets Growth Programme designed to support existing traders, SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) and sole traders to further develop or grow their product across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. As part of the programme, a supplier will identify a cohort of 30 aspiring businesspeople who are registered and trading across the aforementioned areas with aims to grow and further their commercial interests and assist in the elevation of their business models so that they may take a product or particular trade to a traditional retail market. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=39f03d92-e62c-f011-8136-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a8d39d-8435-45d2-a3d7-4baf68594aad |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 19:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a8d39d-8435-45d2-a3d7-4baf68594aad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a8d39d-8435-45d2-a3d7-4baf68594aad
  9th May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=39f03d92-e62c-f011-8136-005056b64545
- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

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