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title: "Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough"
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# Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060a3e

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council led a procurement process for the development of a Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework targeting digital inclusion projects in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The procurement used an open competition method and focused on services in the design and execution of research and development, specifically tailored to digital inclusion initiatives. The procurement culminated in a contract start date of 16 February 2026, extending till 10 April 2026, with a maximum potential extension up to 8 May 2026. The project commenced after awarding the contract to WPI Economics Limited for approximately £37,244.17, including VAT consideration, under the legal framework established via UKPGA 2023/54. This tender is situated within regions UKH11 and UKH12, and was published by the Cabinet Office.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development, particularly SMEs, to apply their expertise in devising frameworks that gauge the social and economic impacts of digital initiatives effectively. It requires businesses capable of developing scalable and flexible frameworks that enable credible impact reporting to foster funding and stakeholder support. Businesses involved should exhibit proficiency in creating toolkits for SROI forecasting, strengthening local digital inclusion ecosystems. The project advocates for collaboration not only with Connecting Cambridgeshire but extends to associated partners such as Cambridge Online and regional digital hub managers, expanding the scope for collective business growth in the digital sector.

## Notice

Connecting Cambridgeshire seeks specialist expert support to establish a robust, nationally aligned yet locally tailored approach to evidencing the social and economic impact of digital inclusion initiatives across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The supplier will develop a standardised Social Return on Investment (SROI) and general Impact Evaluation framework, validate it through an analysis of existing initiatives, and deliver a practical toolkit to enable ongoing, credible impact reporting that strengthens funding bids, business cases and stakeholder confidence. The framework should also be usable for forecasting SROI and Impact in relation to projects being scoped. The output should be scalable and flexible, including recommendations that support not only Connecting Cambridgeshire's work, but the wider network of digital inclusion partners in the region. These include Peterborough Council for Voluntary Service (PCVS), Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership, Cambridge Online, and each of the digital hub managers awarded grants since the beginning of 2025. The supplier is expected to design and deliver a comprehensive approach to evidencing the social and economic impacts of a range of digital inclusion initiatives.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 4-week extension by agreement with the Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016494-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,244 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WPI ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 14:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016494-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 15:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016494-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004942-2026
  20th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wpieconomics.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=b65a63ad-caef-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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