--- title: "Trading Standards System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-03" --- # Trading Standards System Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0584f5.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is actively seeking proposals for its Trading Standards System, targeting businesses in the software and information systems sector. As part of a procurement process initiated in March 2026, this opportunity falls under an active tender stage with an open competitive mechanism. The council aims to acquire an "off the shelf" software solution adaptable to their operational needs while supporting future requirements. Located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, United Kingdom, participants have until 20 March 2026 to submit their tenders electronically. This decision to bring the service back in-house underscores the Council's commitment to enhancing service delivery and adapting to regulatory changes. This tender offers lucrative opportunities for software companies, particularly those specialising in software packages and related services, to demonstrate their expertise in creating scalable and adaptive systems. SME businesses with a robust portfolio in software solutions should find this opportunity appealing, as the procurement process encourages high-quality demonstrations from suppliers. With a contract value of £260,000, businesses can leverage their capabilities to enhance technology solutions in public service. The competitive flexible procedure ensures fair evaluation, combining quality and price assessments, which is advantageous for companies aiming to establish a solid relationship with a credible public authority. This multi-year contract, with possible extensions, presents strategic growth potential within the public sector. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council (The Council) has worked jointly with another local authority to deliver a Trading Standards service since 2017 and a decision has been made to take the service back in-house. Therefore, the Council is looking to procure a commercially available, "off the shelf" Trading Standards system that that can be configured to meet the current operational requirements of the Council while also being capable of supporting future service needs. This system will enable the Trading Standards team to effectively manage its statutory duties, improve service delivery, and adapt to evolving regulatory and technological environment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is the potential for two contract extensions of 12 months, depending on the success in achieving the required outcomes. ### Planning Information The Soft Market Test is in two parts: · The first asks potential suppliers to answer key questions about their products for us to test whether our stated requirements are achievable/reasonable. The deadline for submission is Friday 12th September 2025 at 17:00. · The second part comprises a product demonstration via MS Teams, working through scenarios and the execution of tasks. We are looking to complete the Soft Market Test process by 30 September 2025 (subject to supplier availability) and if possible (subject to change) with the procurement anticipated to commence during Autumn/Winter 2025. The Market Engagement Documentation was published on the Council's e-tender (Proactis) system on 11th August 2025. Interested parties are invited to download and engage with the Market Engagement by; (a) Going to : https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities (b) Select Cambridgeshire County Council from the organisation list (c) Searching for opportunity ref: DN786063 (d) Expressing an interest (e) Accessing and downloading the Market Engagement documents from the website and responding in accordance with the contained instructions. Alternatively, you can access the direct link to market engagement opportunity here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=777c610d-9b73-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True The deadline for responses to be received is 17:00 on Friday 12th September 2025. The Council may at its discretion ask further questions of Suppliers that provide a response to the questionnaire and reserve the right to hold presentations with those who respond to the initial engagement. This process does not form part of the formal tender procedure to follow and no supplier shall be disadvantaged by either taking part or not taking part in this process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018901-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £260,000 | | Lots value | £260,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72260000 - Software-related services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2026 at 12:32 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018901-2026 - 6 Feb 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011078-2026 - 11 Aug 2025 at 10:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047563-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018901-2026 3rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011078-2026 6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047563-2025 11th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e717ab8b-6b03-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=777c610d-9b73-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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