--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council SME Event Public Procurement: Buying Local, An Event for Cambridgeshire SMEs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-10-16" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council SME Event Public Procurement: Buying Local, An Event for Cambridgeshire SMEs Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-deea8889-dd3d-4bfd-a36a-f4a0a7c12150.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire County Council is hosting an SME event for local businesses titled "Buying Local, An Event for Cambridgeshire SMEs". This engagement event is scheduled for Thursday 9th November at Burgess Hall, St Ives. It offers SME suppliers the opportunity to connect with public sector buyers from various organisations including public sector procurement specialists and learn how to access bidding opportunities in the region. The event aims to support micro, small, and medium-sized businesses primarily in the Cambridgeshire area, but similar-sized businesses from neighbouring counties are also welcome. The event organised by Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage. It targets SMEs and focuses on industries such as construction work, health, social work services, and other community services. The engagement event presents a unique opportunity for businesses to network with public sector buyers, understand procurement portals, and prepare for digital advancements. Registrations are encouraged via Eventbrite, and further details can be obtained by contacting Procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT BUT A ENGAGEMENT EVENT FOR SME'S DATE: Thursday 9th November TIME: 9.30am to 3 pm PLACE: Burgess Hall, St Ives. This free event, which is hosted by Cambridgeshire County Council, for SME suppliers will give you access to public sector buyers You will have the opportunity to: * Meet and engage a wide range of public sector procurement specialists * Learn how to access opportunities to bid for public sector contracts from various bodies within the region. * Understand how access the Cambridgeshire Public Service procurement portals * Learn about the barriers and opportunities for SME's from public buying organisations such as CCS (Crown Commercial Services) and ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) * How to prepare for the impact of the digital switchover. * Network with public sector buyers. Who's Exhibiting? Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Huntingdonshire District Council, CPCA (Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority), East Cambridgeshire District Council. As well as other Public Sector Organisations: Eastern Shire Purchasing Organisation, Anglian Water NHS Trusts within Cambridgeshire, Crown Commercial Service, DEFRA (Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). As well as this, hear an overview of the potential to support Care Leavers. This event is primarily designed to support micro, small and medium sized businesses in the Cambridgeshire area, but business of similar size that border the County are welcomed to attend. Sign up at Eventbrite today as only a few spaces now remaining https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cambridgeshire-county-council-sme-event-tickets-706572305787 For further details, please email: Procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca86db3c-6f1d-4e34-9041-669f098323e0 | | 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 | 16 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Nov 2023 | | 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 COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2023 at 17:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca86db3c-6f1d-4e34-9041-669f098323e0 - 22 Sep 2023 at 14:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5589b0ab-e672-4c64-9b75-64de530d043b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca86db3c-6f1d-4e34-9041-669f098323e0 16th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5589b0ab-e672-4c64-9b75-64de530d043b 22nd September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cambridgeshire-county-council-sme-event-tickets-706572305787 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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