Scope
Reference
DN773860
Description
Cambridge City Council requires consultancy support to understand and model the impacts and implications of changes to statutory delivery, specifically around Social Care Provision. At this stage the Council is looking for a consultant to support two phases of works:
Development of Advice and Support (Phase 1) - this phase includes providing advice and support to help with the process of developing a business case for unitary councils, with specific expertise needed on the impact of new unitary authorities delivering Social Care services (Adult's and Children's Social Care, Education & Skills, SEND, Public Health, etc). This phase is anticipated to end in October 2025 at the latest
• Implementation Planning (Phase 2) - this phase focuses on the development of an Implementation plan alongside the local authority team. This would build on the Implementation and Transition plan that is submitted in Autum 2025 alongside any business cases for new unitary authorities. This phase is anticipated to end in February 2026.
Total value (estimated)
- £83,333.33 excluding VAT
- £100,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 May 2025 to 20 February 2026
- Possible extension to 20 May 2026
- 1 year
Description of possible extension:
Max 3 month ext.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
Contract locations
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 May 2025, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
80 Quality
20 Price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=737947b7-522b-f011-8136-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=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