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title: "Great Ouse Valley Designation in Huntingdonshire: Business Case, Delivery Options and Appraisal"
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# Great Ouse Valley Designation in Huntingdonshire: Business Case, Delivery Options and Appraisal

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9a039d0-a589-43d8-be80-a2f9302d379a

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Great Ouse Valley Designation in Huntingdonshire: Business Case, Delivery Options and Appraisal." This project falls under the industry category of Research and Development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process includes a key engagement end date on 11th May 2025. The tender seeks to develop a business case for creating a 'valued landscape' in the Great Ouse Valley, and involves collaboration between the HDC Council and the Great Ouse Valley Trust. The market engagement notice was published on 11th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute to a high-profile project that could enhance their portfolio and business growth. Firms with expertise in research, consultancy, and environmental appraisal services would be well-suited to compete. By participating in the initial market engagement event, potential suppliers can refine the requirements and increase their chances of being selected. The opportunity to work with Cambridge City Council and the Great Ouse Valley Trust provides a credible partnership and potential for future projects.

## Notice

HDC council and the Great Ouse Valley Trust are working together to issue a request for quotes to limited number of potential suppliers for the development of a business case for the creation of a Great Ouse Valley 'valued landscape'. We intend to organise a market engagement event to refine the requirement with potential suppliers. This is an expression of interest to select suitable suppliers that will be invited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ba644d-5f54-41ae-ac2f-6199ba8951fb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 6YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Huntingdon North |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ba644d-5f54-41ae-ac2f-6199ba8951fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7ba644d-5f54-41ae-ac2f-6199ba8951fb
  11th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0b0b108c-8be8-ef11-8134-005056b64545
  Advert

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