Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c94-8224-7392-98aa-139e2361629e/cambridge-city-council-cambridge-city-portrait-market-engagement pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Cambridge City Council - Cambridge City Portrait - Market Engagement [Cambridge City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cambridge-city-council) Open field Estimated value £80,000 Published 30 Jun 2022 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The desired outcome of this soft market testing is to gain insight into the market, gauge the level of interest from potential providers and gather feedback on the feasibility of the Council's proposals ahead of making a procurement to secure a service provider. Cambridge City Council, supported by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, wishes to conduct preliminary market consultations with interested parties in relation to the development of a Cambridge City Portrait. Building on the principles of Doughnut Economics, Six Capitals, UN Sustainable Development Goals, Legatum Prosperity Index, Thriving Places Index and other holistic models, Cambridge City Council wishes to procure professional services to develop an analytical report and a data framework. These products should enable the City Council and partners to track progress against key sustainable economic, social and environmental goals in Cambridge, on a regular basis produce outputs that can be presented in an engaging way that aids public understanding. The Council intends to hold a pre-tender event on Wednesday 20th July, between 09.30 - 11.00 via Microsoft Teams. If you are potentially interested in bidding for this work, please join us at the pre-tender event to hear more about our requirements and to discuss with us the feasibility of what we are seeking. A budget of £80,000 has been set aside for the project. Consortium bids are encouraged where this can support project outcomes. Read full description ## CPV classification Market and economic research; polling and statistics Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/66de1c8a-1a7e-4214-a046-0ac3071fd785) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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