Award

Stock Condition Survey

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 Mar 2026 at 15:38

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 16:34

PlanningUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 11:00

Planning

13 Aug 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has recently completed the award stage for a procurement titled "Stock Condition Survey" in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The council, located in Cambridge, UK, planned to undertake comprehensive stock condition surveys on its housing stock and other buildings. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, with the award announcement made on 31 March 2026, and the contract period commencing on 20 April 2026 until 19 April 2032. This project aims to inform the Council’s investment plans using accurate property condition data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and improving value for money.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services. It is particularly attractive for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the council's objectives to clear the backlog of surveys through a fully outsourced programme and establish a rolling survey plan. PENNINGTON CHOICES LIMITED, the successful bidder, exemplifies the type of firm well-positioned to thrive in such projects due to its expertise in delivering effective stock condition survey programmes. Businesses equipped with the capability to provide high-quality data management and asset planning services are encouraged to consider similar upcoming opportunities to sustain growth. This tender not only offers substantial financial engagement but also the potential for long-term business relationships and operational efficiencies.

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Notice Title

Stock Condition Survey

Notice Description

The Service is planned stock condition surveys for the Cambridge City Council's 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058749
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029970-2026
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
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNINGTON CHOICES

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