Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Community Facilities, Allotments and Burial Places Study

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking qualified consultants for the "Community Facilities, Allotments and Burial Places Study" in the Greater Cambridge area. This tender, published on 27th November 2025, falls under the industry category of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis (CPV: 71241000). The procurement process is at the tender stage and is being conducted as an open procedure below the threshold. The opportunity is centred in the East of England, United Kingdom, with a submission deadline of 19th December 2025. The resulting contract is scheduled to run from 19th January 2026 to 18th October 2026, with interim outputs expected by March 2026 and final completion by July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in community planning, infrastructure analysis, and related advisory services. Companies experienced in conducting comprehensive studies and providing strategic recommendations will be well-suited to compete. The project offers the potential for business growth by allowing successful bidders to establish themselves in the public sector consultancy market, particularly within the East of England. As the work involves diverse studies including alternative food-growing spaces and community infrastructure, it is ideal for firms capable of handling complex, interconnected projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Community Facilities, Allotments and Burial Places Study

Notice Description

The Councils are seeking suitably qualified consultants to: by July 2026 (with an interim output required in March 2026), prepare three separate (but inter-related) studies for the Greater Cambridge combined area, as follows: An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study; A Burial Grounds Study; and A Community Infrastructure Study. Support the councils during the plan making process on any issues related to matters relating to the study's topic area, including at examination. (Given the uncertainties relating to timing and nature of this element of the work, we are initially seeking a quotation for day rates, with the precise scope and timeframes confirmed should the Councils seek to extend the contract beyond Summer 2026). Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46bbcbb5-81cb-f011-813a-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4375f871-3815-4d6b-ab8e-51553458d680
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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