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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05104b"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05104b

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## Summary

The public procurement process, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Markets Growth Programme," is currently at the tender stage, initiated by the South Cambridgeshire District Council, with collaboration from Cambridge City Council and Huntingdonshire District Council. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Business and management consultancy and related services" and is located in the UKH12 region, including Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire. The procurement follows an open competition method, allowing submissions electronically until the tender period ends on 4th June 2025. Critical dates include the enquiry period closing on 3rd June 2025, with a contract period from 23rd June 2025 to 22nd June 2026, extendable annually up to June 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those that provide consultancy services to SMEs and sole traders. The programme aims to support 30 aspiring businesspeople in expanding their commercial efforts, which makes it an ideal opportunity for consultants experienced in business growth strategies. Companies specializing in market development, retail strategy, and SME support services would find this an excellent fit, with the procurement prioritizing both price and quality in the evaluation criteria. The tender's value of up to GBP 96,000 provides a promising growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

We are seeking suitably qualified consultants to support our Markets Growth Programme designed to support existing traders, SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) and sole traders to further develop or grow their product across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire. As part of the programme, a supplier will identify a cohort of 30 aspiring businesspeople who are registered and trading across the aforementioned areas with aims to grow and further their commercial interests and assist in the elevation of their business models so that they may take a product or particular trade to a traditional retail market.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This contract is for a year-long year term with the option to extend each year for a further two years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020256-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL; HUNTINGDONSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 19:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020256-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020256-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=39f03d92-e62c-f011-8136-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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