---
title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Future Markets Trader Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05104c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Future Markets Trader Programme

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

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council, in collaboration with Cambridge City Council and Huntingdonshire District Council, invites proposals for the Future Markets Trader Programme. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, focusing on business and management consultancy services valued at £25,000. It aims to assist aspiring traders by developing business plans and facilitating market trading opportunities in the UKH12 region. The tender is open for submission until 4th June 2025, with an enquiry period closing on 3rd June 2025. The successful bidder will commence from 23rd June 2025 with a potential contract duration extending to 2028.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in business and management consultancy, particularly those experienced in supporting start-ups and market trading ventures. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is an open competition, providing a fair platform for a wide range of participants. With a significant emphasis on quality (60% of the award criteria), companies with a robust track record in consultancy and innovative programme delivery can gain a competitive edge.

## Notice

We are seeking suitably qualified consultants to support our Future Markets Trader Programme designed to support a minimum of 10 aspiring traders with a view to assisting them to start up a markets business by supporting the development of a business plan and accelerating their ambitions to trade at local markets.

### 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/020257-2025 |
| 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 | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| 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 19:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020257-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020257-2025
  9th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b207d63b-e52c-f011-8136-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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