Tenders/Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
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Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for Digital Inclusion - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire County Council
Published: Feb 24, 2026
Updated: May 19, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

Social Return on Investment and Impact Evaluation Framework for — consulting services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Cambridgeshire County Council.

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, finance and banking and gender and inclusion sectors, with a focus on Network Infrastructure and Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 016494-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council has issued 133 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 38 currently open and 71 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Construction & Civil Works, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 016494-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to WPI ECONOMICS LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cambridgeshire County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

WPI ECONOMICS LIMITED was awarded the contract for £37,244. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
016494-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Cambridgeshire County Council
🇬🇧United Kingdom

Contact

Contact Person
Will Plant

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