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GCP W78 public inquiry support

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Jun 2025 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for providing professional services associated with the Cambourne to Cambridge Public Inquiry. This project, titled "GCP W78 public inquiry support," falls under the construction consultancy services industry with a CPV code of 71530000. The contracting process was conducted through a call-off from the Joint Professional Services Framework, employing a selective procurement method. The award was made to WSP, with services scheduled to commence on 6 January 2025 and conclude by the end of December 2025. The project is located in the East of England, specifically in Cambridge, and the total contract value is £447,730.72. The procurement reached the award stage after initiating the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in construction consultancy services. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or part of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities under framework agreements with local government bodies. Engaging in such projects can enhance the reputation of firms within the industry and provide access to further local government contracts. The selective procurement method ensures that only pre-qualified businesses can effectively compete, thus opening up avenues for firms already within established frameworks to expand their portfolios with the Cambridgeshire County Council and beyond.

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Notice Title

GCP W78 public inquiry support

Notice Description

This was an award from the Cambridgeshire County Council Joint Professional Services Framework to WSP for professional services associated with preparing for Public Inquiry and during the inquiry itself.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70edf4f0-beeb-4a56-befc-c81b1afd2cbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223eeac0-34f9-49c8-baa5-3f80ee62215a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
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


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£447,730 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£447,730 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
Karen Griggs
Contact Email
karen.griggs@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01223 699154

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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