Scope
Reference
DN803166
Description
Cambridge City Council is seeking to commission Community Development work in Springstead over a four year period. The work will include delivering six community building events each year, attending three East Community Forums annually, participating in Springstead Community Action meetings, and working with partners and residents to identify needs in the area.
The community development work will include:
• Building relationships with residents and community engagement
• Supporting resident led structures
• Delivery of events
• Partnership working
Cambridge City Council's Engaging Communities team helps to build stronger more inclusive neighbourhoods by helping residents to feel connected, healthy and happy in their local area. The team offer support and advice to resident groups and associations; working alongside them to ensure that a wide range of events and support are offered in local neighbourhoods.
The engaging Communities teamwork in new communities delivering pop-up sessions which help residents to connect with one another and begin to form new communities. As part of the new communities work we also deliver community forums where residents are kept informed of new build developments.
Cambridge City Councils vision can be found here: Our vision - Cambridge City Council
Cambridge City Council's Community wealth building strategy can be found here: Community Wealth Building Strategy - Cambridge City Council
We work in partnership with South Cambridge District Council as Springstead spans the City/ District border.
Total value (estimated)
- £95,000 excluding VAT
- £114,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 April 2026 to 22 April 2028
- Possible extension to 22 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months
Description of possible extension:
continuation of services
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85322000 - Community action programme
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Quality - 70%
Price - 30%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=342c2569-4816-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
Contracting authority
Cambridge City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBT-6819-NDPJ
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government