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

Tender Overview

LOCATION

East Anglia, United Kingdom

VALUE

£60,000

DEADLINE

February 03, 2026 at 17:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

73300000

REFERENCE

005135-2026

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Original Tender 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.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements are explicitly stated in the provided information.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Provide specialist expert support in research and development (CPV 73300000).
  • Develop a robust, nationally aligned yet locally tailored approach to evidencing the social and economic impact of digital inclusion initiatives across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
  • Develop a standardized Social Return on Investment (SROI) and general Impact Evaluation framework.
  • Validate the developed framework through an analysis of existing digital inclusion initiatives.
  • Deliver a practical toolkit to enable ongoing, credible impact reporting.
  • Ensure the framework and toolkit strengthen funding bids, business cases, and stakeholder confidence.
  • Ensure the framework is usable for forecasting SROI and impact for projects being scoped.
  • Ensure the output (framework and toolkit) is scalable and flexible.
  • Provide recommendations that support Connecting Cambridgeshire’s work and the wider network of digital inclusion partners in the region (PCVS, Cambridgeshire Digital Partnership, Cambridge Online, digital hub managers).
  • Design and deliver a comprehensive approach to evidencing social and economic impacts of a range of digital inclusion initiatives.
  • Complete all work within a 2-month contract duration.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Propose a bid that aligns with the estimated contract value of 60,000 EUR (or approximately £50,000).
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline: 2026-02-03T17:00:00+00:00.

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OCDS Record
OCDS Data005135-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Connecting Cambridgeshire seeks expert support to develop a robust, scalable Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Impact Evaluation framework and toolkit for digital inclusion initiatives, enabling credible impact reporting and forecasting.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005135-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks specialist expertise to develop a comprehensive Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Impact Evaluation framework and toolkit for digital inclusion initiatives, enabling credible impact reporting and strengthening future funding bids across the region.
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Official PDF Version
General Information005135-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This tender notice from Cambridgeshire County Council seeks specialist expertise to develop a Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Impact Evaluation framework for digital inclusion initiatives across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, with an estimated value of £50,000.
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Tender Notice
Administrative Documents005135-2026.html
Summary:
Cambridgeshire County Council seeks expert support to develop a standardized, scalable Social Return on Investment (SROI) and Impact Evaluation framework and toolkit for digital inclusion initiatives across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, enabling credible impact reporting and forecasting.

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72
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides a clear description of the required services for developing an SROI and Impact Evaluation framework for digital inclusion. However, significant deficiencies exist in the lack of explicit evaluation criteria, mandatory exclusion/eligibility grounds in the provided text, and the absence of electronic submission.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type and CPV code are clearly defined, and there are no reported disputes. However, the explicit absence of mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements in the AI-extracted information is a notable gap for full legal compliance, even if these might be present in the full tender documents not fully parsed.

No specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly stated
No specific eligibility requirements explicitly stated
Clarity80/100

The description of the required services and technical capabilities is very clear and unambiguous. However, the critical absence of explicit evaluation criteria significantly detracts from the overall clarity for potential bidders, making it difficult to understand how proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Most basic information, including title, reference, organization, value, duration, and location, is present. Documents are indicated as available. However, the explicit lack of evaluation criteria and the absence of stated mandatory exclusion/eligibility grounds in the AI-extracted section represent significant gaps in the completeness of the tender information.

Missing evaluation criteria
No specific mandatory exclusion grounds explicitly stated
Fairness65/100

While the requirements do not appear tailored to a specific company and the value is disclosed, the absence of explicit evaluation criteria severely impacts the transparency and objectivity of the process. Furthermore, the lack of electronic submission creates an unnecessary barrier to equal access for all potential bidders.

Missing evaluation criteria
No e-submission
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, which aids planning. However, the absence of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, potentially increasing administrative burden for bidders and the contracting authority.

No e-submission
Data Consistency90/100

The key fields are largely populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor inconsistencies include an empty 'Liable Person' field and missing codes for the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields.

Liable Person field is empty
Empty codes for Type and Procedure fields
Sustainability50/100

The subject matter of the tender, focusing on the social and economic impact of digital inclusion, inherently addresses social aspects. However, the tender documentation does not explicitly incorporate green procurement criteria, social criteria for bidders, or an innovation focus within its requirements.

Not explicitly green procurement
No explicit social criteria for bidders

Strengths

Clear and detailed description of the required services
Value, duration, and contract start date are clearly specified
CPV code and NUTS code are correctly assigned
Documents are indicated as available
No disputes or suspensions reported

Concerns

Absence of explicit evaluation criteria
Lack of specific mandatory exclusion and eligibility grounds in the provided text
No electronic submission option
Limited integration of explicit green, social, or innovation procurement criteria
Missing 'Liable Person' and procedure codes

Recommendations

1. Publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness for all bidders.
2. Clearly state all mandatory exclusion and eligibility grounds in the tender documentation.
3. Implement an electronic submission platform to enhance accessibility and efficiency for bidders.

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