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title: "RFQ - FE Coldspots"
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# RFQ - FE Coldspots

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee3fd0f0-45fb-45cf-b702-b3eea870f0a3

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has completed the award stage for the tender titled "RFQ - FE Coldspots." This procurement was aimed at procuring analysis services to conduct a feasibility study on developing new further education provisions in Cambridgeshire. The open procedure contract has been awarded to Grant Thornton UK LLP for a total value of £90,583. The procurement process follows an open method and targeted service providers within the analysis services category. The significant dates include the award date on 16 February 2024, the contract start on 19 February 2024, and its completion by 30 November 2024. The project is set within the United Kingdom, with regional focus on England.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational feasibility studies and data analysis. Companies that offer robust analysis services and have experience in the educational sector are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. As this procurement is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), it allows these smaller entities to compete and potentially secure significant government projects, thereby helping them to grow and establish a strong reputation in the public sector.

## Notice

The provision of a feasibility study into developing new further education provision in Cambridgeshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02eccaa-96e8-4353-81c8-978902ee1e33 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,583 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,583 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE29 3TN |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02eccaa-96e8-4353-81c8-978902ee1e33

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b02eccaa-96e8-4353-81c8-978902ee1e33
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk

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