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title: "Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060aa8"
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# Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060aa8

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking specialist expertise to develop a Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for digital inclusion initiatives within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The tender, titled "Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough," falls under the industry category of "Design and execution of research and development" with a procurement method of open competition. The contract, valued at £50,000, will be executed in the UK regions UKH11 and UKH12. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 27th January 2026 and a submission deadline on 3rd February 2026. The work is set to commence on 16th February 2026, with completion by 10th April 2026, extendable by four weeks upon agreement with the authority.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in research and development, particularly those skilled in social and economic impact assessments, to contribute significantly to a high-profile regional project. Companies specialising in digital inclusion frameworks, quality-focused service providers, and those capable of delivering cost-effective solutions within a public sector budget will find this tender particularly suited to their expertise. The project aligns with the objectives of the Connecting Cambridgeshire programme and will involve collaboration with local partners, thereby providing an excellent platform for business growth and network expansion within public sector digital services.

## 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/005135-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 10:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005135-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005135-2026
  21st January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b65a63ad-caef-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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