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Stock Condition Survey

Cambridge City Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 09:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 16:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 16:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 12:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 16:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has completed a public procurement process for a comprehensive stock condition survey of its own housing stock and other buildings. The contracting authority aimed to ensure detailed data collection to support effective investment planning and compliance with relevant regulatory requirements. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the main industry category being architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The contract was awarded on 8th May 2026, and its period extends from 27th May 2026 to 26th May 2031. The services are to be delivered in the region of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction, engineering, and inspection sectors. The contract is tailored for businesses capable of managing comprehensive survey programmes and delivering high-quality reports crucial for maintaining property standards. The open procedure encourages diverse participation, potentially benefiting companies experienced in large-scale data management and those with innovative methodologies to enhance value for money and efficiency in property maintenance programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stock Condition Survey

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council is seeking a provider of planned stock condition surveys for its own housing stock and other buildings. Cambridge City Council seeks to implement a comprehensive stock condition survey programme for its existing Council-owned housing and other building types. The purpose of the service is to carry out stock condition surveys and record the condition of property, so the Council has up to data on which to base investment plans and produce accurate reports on property condition.

Planning Information

Market Engagement - Stock Condition Surveys The Council is currently reviewing how it delivers Stock Condition Surveys across its housing portfolio of over 7,600 homes. Ensuring accurate, up-to-date condition data is essential for compliance, effective asset planning, and maintaining homes that meet residents' needs. To support this, we are preparing to go out to market and are hosting a market engagement session with prospective bidders. The session is a face to face and will be held at the Meadows Cantre, 299 Arbury Road, Cambridge CB4 2J, on Thursday 11th September from 2.30 - approx. 4.30pm. Please ensure that you notify the council of your interest via the portal. There should be no more than THREE (3) attendees from each organisation Our objectives include: • Clearing the existing backlog through a one-year, fully outsourced programme. • Maintaining data quality through a five-year rolling outsourced programme covering ~1,500 properties annually, with potential extension up to seven years. The estimated value of the programme is £80-£130 per property, translating to around £155,000 per year or £777,000 over five years. We are open to refining this based on real-world delivery models, efficiencies, and innovations identified through engagement with the market. What We Want to Explore The session is an opportunity to: • Test the feasibility and attractiveness of the delivery model. • Understand what a realistic, efficient, and high-quality delivery programme could look like. • Discuss potential routes to market (framework, DPS, open tender). • Explore mobilisation timelines, risks, and early considerations (e.g. data management, access, performance, TUPE - though TUPE is unlikely). Next Steps The Council is aiming to mobilise this work before Christmas 2025, so pace is important. This engagement will inform our final specification, procurement route, and delivery expectations. We invite suppliers and partners with relevant experience to attend, share their insights, and help shape the future of stock data collection in Cambridge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058749
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£777,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£708,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 26 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cambridge City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Postcode Area
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINGTON CHOICES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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