--- title: "Holocaust Memorial Day" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c17a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c17a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c17a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c17a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # Holocaust Memorial Day Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c17a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c17a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c17a.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is currently in the tender stage of procurement for the "Holocaust Memorial Day" programme, aiming to engage service providers in the delivery and development of activities from September 2026 to June 2027. This contract opportunity is split into two main lots, focusing on educational programmes and civic events, with the primary aim of fostering awareness and empathy regarding the Holocaust and other genocides. The tender falls under the services category for "Cultural event organisation services," with activities taking place in the Cambridge region UKH12. Interested parties are required to submit their bids by 31st July 2026, and the enquiry period ends on 24th July 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, offering a below-threshold opportunity, ideal for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cultural and educational event organisation, particularly those with a focus on community engagement and social awareness programmes. Organisations with existing connections to educational institutions, faith groups, and community service entities could greatly benefit from participating in this tender. The council seeks to foster long-term relationships with providers who can continually contribute to the development of Holocaust Memorial Day activities, which implies potential for contract renewal and ongoing collaboration beyond the initial contract period. Thus, businesses that thrive on community-led projects and those with expertise in educational outreach stand to gain substantially from these opportunities. ## Notice Cambridge City Council is seeking service providers for the delivery and on-going development of the programme of Holocaust Memorial Day activities in Cambridge for September 2026 to June 2027. This contract is split into two lots. You can apply for Lot 1, Lot 2 or both Lots together. The two lots are: 1. Holocaust Memorial Day arts and education programme with children and young people: raising awareness, empathy and understanding of experiences of refugees and to support children and young people to learn about the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur, as well as contemporary issues that may cause people to become refugees. During or close to Refugee Week, showcasing via a public event what the children and young people have produced and learnt. 2. Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Event on or around 27th January bringing different communities together in an inter-faith setting to commemorate different genocides. ### Lot Information Holocaust Memorial Day arts and education programme 1. Holocaust Memorial Day arts and education programme with children and young people and then a public event showcasing what children and young people have produced and learnt to mark Refugee Week to be completed no later than 30th June 2027, with an evaluation of its impact to be completed no later than 31st September 2027. Renewal: continuation of services Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Event The outcomes of the Civic Event are to: * Help raise awareness and understanding of experiences of the victims of past genocides and more recent conflicts around the world. * Promote community cohesion between people of different faiths and backgrounds. The outputs are to: * Organise and run a Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Event bringing different communities together in an inter-faith setting to commemorate different genocides through a candle-lighting ceremony. * Involve faith leaders and/or voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations and groups whose communities have been impacted by genocide in the event as speakers, performers and/or audience members. * Support Cambridge City Council's Equity Team to make connections with faith leaders and VCS organisations and groups involved with the event by making introductions and involving the team in some key conversations planning the event. The supplier will need to have existing links with faith leaders and/or voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations and groups whose communities have been impacted by genocide in order to be able to involve them in the event. Renewal: continuation of services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061827-2026 | | 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 | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £19,000 | | Lots value | £19,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 13:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061827-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061827-2026 1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=920fe299-5075-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectId=74026c3a-5075-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - 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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