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title: "Archaeological Fieldworks Services for Cambridgeshire County Council"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Archaeological Fieldworks Services for Cambridgeshire County Council

Buyer: LGSS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3825695-6b19-4a5b-84a4-9e721ca0058b

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council, represented by LGSS, is planning to initiate a tender for Archaeological Fieldworks Services, with an estimated spend of £4,000,000 to £6,000,000 over a four-year framework, set to commence on 26th August 2019 and concluding on 25th August 2022. This open procurement is in the planning stage, with the framework allowing for the appointment of 3-5 providers. The official notice regarding this future opportunity was published on 24th April 2019, highlighting the significance of this tender in the East of England region.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the archaeological services sector, to expand their client base and develop capabilities in related fields. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a clear intention to include various types of service providers in the selection process. Engaging with this tender can enhance their visibility, foster collaborations, and tap into public sector contracts that could significantly contribute to growth.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council shall be launching a framework for Archaeological Fieldworks Services during late Spring 2019, seeking to appoint 3-5 providers to the framework. The estimated but not guaranteed spend across all 4 years of the framework is between PS4,000,000 and PS6,000,000. The opportunity when it is live shall appear at https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21&v=1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243f1397-793c-439a-bcce-e5f8ba236727 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2019 - 25 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2020 at 14:07 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243f1397-793c-439a-bcce-e5f8ba236727
- 24 Apr 2019 at 13:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243f1397-793c-439a-bcce-e5f8ba236727

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243f1397-793c-439a-bcce-e5f8ba236727
  2nd April 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcc0edf2-b776-4ec0-bf4f-650191097158
  Archaeology Framework Award Dec 2019 - April 2020

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=4d8cb5a5-74dc-e511-810e-000c29c9ba21&v=1

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