Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Probate Research/Estate Administration Services

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Probate Research and Estate Administration Services aimed at facilitating the swift utilisation of empty homes. The procurement process is underway, classified under "Real estate services" and "Administrative housing services", and is categorised within the services industry. The council, located at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne CB23 6EA, is following an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th May 2026 at 13:00. Prospective contractors will commence work on 8th June 2026, with the contract spanning until 7th June 2027. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in probate and estate administration, particularly for those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their service offerings. The project supports South Cambridgeshire District Council's commitment to managing empty properties efficiently, thereby providing avenues for real estate and administrative housing service companies to establish vital partnerships with a reputable governmental body. Businesses skilled in locating next of kin, executors, or legal representatives involved in probate processes will be well-placed to compete for this contract and contribute to the council's objective of "Bring Empty Homes Back into Use".

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Probate Research/Estate Administration Services

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) has a commitment to 'Bring Empty Homes Back into Use' as swiftly as possible. Where we are unable to locate individuals to bring a property back into use, or where the property owner is deceased and we require commencement of Probate (by next of kin, executors or legal representatives) to sell or rent the property, SCDC would like to engage with a Probate Research/Estate Administration company to locate or contact interested parties before enforcement options are applied. SCDC are putting these services in place, however these are concessionary services on behalf of the beneficiaries of any search Should you 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=64ae71cc-253f-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e4823e-5a5a-44ca-9e83-24f2f8855a2c
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

70 - Real estate services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

75123000 - Administrative housing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 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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