Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Local Plan Programme Officer

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is conducting an open procurement process, seeking a Programme Officer for its Local Plan in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Local Plan Programme Officer," falls under the industry category of Administration services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submission set for 27th March 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, tailored to bidders below the threshold, allowing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in administration services to participate in supporting local government planning efforts. Companies that are well-versed in UK planning legislation and policy, particularly SMEs, will find this project aligns with their expertise and can leverage their administrative skills for significant contract duration. Engaging in this tender could bolster business growth by enhancing relationships with local planning authorities and the Planning Inspectorate while contributing to the development of regional planning initiatives. With a focus on fostering strong relations, participating organisations can expect to strengthen their reputations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Local Plan Programme Officer

Notice Description

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning wishes to appoint an experienced Programme Officer to provide high-quality, impartial, and efficient administration for the Examination stage of Greater Cambridge's Joint Local Plan (2024-2045), fostering good relations with and between the Local Planning Authorities and the Inspector, in accordance with national planning legislation, policy, best practice and the role-specific guidance issued by the Planning Inspectorate. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal which can be found via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65456545-5319-f111-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609a9800-0c56-47f3-a967-b0e40744fa9f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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