Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Retail and Leisure Study

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 10:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting suitably qualified consultants to participate in an open tender process for preparing a Retail and Leisure Study for the Greater Cambridge area. This project, initiated on 18 December 2024, falls under the urban planning services category (CPV code 71410000) and is part of the councils' plan-making process for a joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan and an Area Action Plan for North East Cambridge. The activities will span the East of England region, with key dates being the tender submission deadline on 21 January 2025 and the contract's commencement on 12 February 2025, running until 11 February 2029. Interested parties can submit their bids using the councils' e-tendering portal.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms within the planning, retail, and leisure consulting sectors, particularly those equipped to handle urban development projects. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), making it accessible to smaller enterprises. This project entails a broad scope of services, including supporting the councils on issues related to retail and commercial leisure matters during the plan-making process, thereby offering significant engagement and expertise showcasing opportunities for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Retail and Leisure Study

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (the Councils) are producing two new development plans. A new joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan (GCLP), which will cover the combined geographic area of the two local authorities, and a joint Area Action Plan for the strategic development area of North East Cambridge (NEC) that straddles the administrative boundaries of both authorities. The Councils are seeking suitably qualified consultants to: Prepare a Retail & Leisure Study for the Greater Cambridge combined area and To support the councils during the plan making process on any issues related to retail and commercial leisure matters, including at examination. Given the uncertainties relating to timing and nature of work, it is proposed to deal with this using day rates established though this commission. Should you be interested in this opportunity the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal (where you would also need to submit your bid) via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4d6c0815-29bd-ef11-8133-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16f957ee-138a-489c-b275-540e299a967f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b18ecb5-973f-4df6-a155-4820a98c394a
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

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2029 4-5 years
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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