Tender

SOUTH CAMBRIGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 08:38

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Jul 2025 at 09:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is currently in the tender stage for a Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract. This procurement process is aimed at selecting suitably qualified and experienced agencies to provide temporary planning staff for the council. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, allowing all bidders to participate in creating a compliant framework contract. This contract is classified under the recruitment services category and focuses on the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 15 July 2025, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 15 August 2025. The contract period is anticipated to start on 29 August 2025 and end on 28 August 2026.

This tender presents robust growth opportunities for agencies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering temporary staffing solutions. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender is marked suitable for them. Agencies capable of providing knowledgeable planning staff on a temporary basis will find this an attractive proposition to extend their service offerings and collaborate with a reputable public organisation such as South Cambridgeshire District Council. Engaging in this contract might not only enlarge an agency's portfolio but also enhance its market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SOUTH CAMBRIGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) are looking for suitably qualified and experienced Agencies to provide temporary planning agency staff to SCDC. SCDC are therefore establishing a Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract (The Contract with all bidders being welcomed onto the Framework Contract). Agencies will be invited to bid via the Procurement Act 2023 open tender procedure to create a compliant Framework contract. The final contract will be a separate call off contract from the created Planning Agency Staff Framework Contract between each agency and the Council. Should any bidders 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=661d4a09-5c61-f011-813a-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6fadc2-ace0-4358-a68e-77bc5d43c95f
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 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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