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Cambridge Biomedical Campus - Planning Services for Further Evidence Base

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process titled "Cambridge Biomedical Campus - Planning Services for Further Evidence Base" aimed at providing planning services for the development of a Further Evidence Base to promote the expansion of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. This contract, categorised under building consultancy services (CPV code: 71315200), with additional classifications including recruitment services (CPV code: 79600000), was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £139,593.01, was finalised on 4th February 2025 and is set to run until 30th June 2025. The procurement stage is the award phase, and the services are to be delivered in Huntingdon, England, postal code PE28 4YE.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building consultancy and recruitment services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as flagged in the suitability section. Reed Talent Solutions T/A Consultancy Plus, a large-scale supplier, has been successfully awarded the contract indicating substantial prospects for consultancy firms with a robust planning service capability. The procurement process emphasises the importance of high-quality evidence-based planning services, which can foster growth for companies capable of delivering innovative solutions in strategic asset development and urban planning.

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Notice Title

Cambridge Biomedical Campus - Planning Services for Further Evidence Base

Notice Description

Provision of planning services for the preparation of a Further Evidence Base for the promotion of an expanded Cambridge Biomedical Campus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d7e8320-0ee9-4cff-9b39-a3fb586cfd9a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,593 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,593 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
CCC Procurement and Commercial Team
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED TALENT SOLUTIONS T/A CONSULTANCY PLUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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