--- title: "Free event for businesses operating in Cambridge: Fibnd out how your business can tackle poverty in Cambridge" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c804cf2b-356a-440b-9048-e51321011653" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c804cf2b-356a-440b-9048-e51321011653" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c804cf2b-356a-440b-9048-e51321011653.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c804cf2b-356a-440b-9048-e51321011653.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS" published: "2018-10-16" --- # Free event for businesses operating in Cambridge: Fibnd out how your business can tackle poverty in Cambridge Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c804cf2b-356a-440b-9048-e51321011653 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c804cf2b-356a-440b-9048-e51321011653) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c804cf2b-356a-440b-9048-e51321011653.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire District Councils are currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a free event aimed at businesses operating in Cambridge titled "Find out how your business can tackle poverty in Cambridge." Scheduled for 8th November from 5pm to 7:30pm at Westminster College, Cambridge, this event addresses the socio-economic challenges in the area. The engagement end date is set for 16th January 2019, providing businesses with a clear timeframe to respond and participate in discussions forced on Corporate Social Responsibility and social value in public sector contracts. This event presents significant growth opportunities for businesses interested in enhancing their local reputation while actively contributing to community welfare. Companies that specialise in corporate social responsibility, human resources practices, or community engagement would be particularly well-suited to participate. The focus on the Social Value Act 2012 indicates that businesses capable of demonstrating a commitment to social and economic benefits will find a competitive edge when bidding for future public sector contracts. Attendance could also provide valuable networking opportunities with local authorities and organisations addressing child poverty. ## Notice Did you know that Cambridge is the most unequal city in the UK and there is a 10 year life expectancy gap between the richest and poorest areas in the city? Cambridge City Council is inviting all businesses that operate in Cambridge to a free event on 8th November on how you can help people in financial difficulty in the city. The event will be held between 5pm to 7:30pm at Westminster College in Cambridge. The event will be useful for businesses that are interested in ideas for developing Corporate Social Responsibility work tackling poverty in the Cambridge area. This could help to raise the profile of your business in the local community, whilst you support people in challenging situations or circumstances. We will also share how you can help tackle poverty through different employment practices. This event will be especially useful for businesses bidding for public sector contracts, as the Social Value Act 2012 is increasingly being used to require companies to demonstrate wider social and economic benefits to commissioners. The Leader of the Council, Cllr Lewis Herbert, will be chairing the event. There will be presentations from the Child Poverty Action Group, Cambridge City Council and the Living Wage Foundation. In order to book a place and find out more, please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-can-your-business-help-people-living-in-poverty-in-cambridge-tickets-50441525962 We look forward to seeing you there! ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb7c3fd-0bbc-4dfc-9280-eb1073f82c66 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Jan 2019 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS | | 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 - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 55000000 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2018 at 09:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb7c3fd-0bbc-4dfc-9280-eb1073f82c66 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb7c3fd-0bbc-4dfc-9280-eb1073f82c66 16th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=614ada55-22d1-e811-80ef-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-can-your-business-help-people-living-in-poverty-in-cambridge-tickets-50441525962 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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