---
title: "MRI Programme Assurance Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055a33"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-21"
---

# MRI Programme Assurance Support

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055a33

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council has awarded a contract for "MRI Programme Assurance Support" to Accordio Limited. The procurement process, categorised under systems and technical consultancy services, was initiated directly without competition, falling below the threshold value. The project is to chiefly operate in the region of Cambridge (UKH12), and the council is classified as a public authority at the sub-central government level. The contract was signed on 7th July 2025, with the active contract period stretching from 14th July 2025 to 31st March 2027. This assurance support initiative includes two phases: Phase 1 from July to October 2025 and an optional Phase 2 from October 2025 to March 2027.

This tender presents significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy, particularly those that can provide assurance and risk mitigation services. Accordio Limited, an SME with established competencies in understanding Cambridge City Council's system architecture and processes, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to such opportunities. Companies with expertise in maintaining continuity and a pre-established rapport with related stakeholders would find it advantageous to pursue similar contracts. The procurement approach, allowing for direct award below the threshold, suggests potential openings for businesses to engage with public authorities seeking streamlined service procurement without the traditional competitive process.

## Notice

A continuation with Accordio ensuring continuity, mitigates risk, and maximises value due to: * Their proven understanding of CCC's system architecture, business processes, and stakeholder expectations. * Established relationships with MRI * No ramp-up time, ensuring immediate mobilisation. Total Cost: PS116350 Phase 1: July-Oct 2025; Phase 2 (optional): Oct 2025-Mar 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041569-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £116,350 |
| Contracts value | £116,350 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCORDIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2025 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041569-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 13:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037864-2025
- 7 Jul 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037851-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041569-2025
  21st July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037864-2025
  7th July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037851-2025
  7th July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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