Buyer Name: Cambridge City Council
Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Cambridge, UKH12, CB2 1BY, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Cambridge City Council
Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Cambridge, UKH12, CB2 1BY, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Cambridge City Council invites quotations for the delivery of a census style 'Getting to Know You' survey to reach all of our tenants by September 2025. The purpose of the survey is to collect up to date demographic information about those living in our council properties. This specification outlines the Council's requirements for a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to undertake this survey on behalf of the Council in line with the expectations of the Regulator of Social Housing.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032859-2025
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Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 35,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-07-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
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