Planning

Northstowe Employment Zone and Local Centre Development Brief

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is embarking on a procurement project titled "Northstowe Employment Zone and Local Centre Development Brief" under the services category. The initiative is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a submission deadline for expressions of interest due by 3 October 2025. The main objective is to engage a development partner to collaborate on creating and implementing a business plan, followed by managing the delivery of the project. Located in Cambourne, United Kingdom, the project involves significant development services in real estate, with an estimated value of £100 million. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 2 March 2026 and end on 30 September 2029, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a suitable opportunity to participate.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in real estate development services to strengthen their portfolio and establish significant foothold in a government-backed project. Given the scale and the preparatory phase of development, it is particularly well-suited for SMEs poised to collaborate with public authorities. Engaging in such a project not only provides a platform for growth but also fosters a collaborative environment which can lead to long-term strategic partnerships. Businesses with expertise in real estate project management, planning, and implementation will find this an appealing opportunity to leverage their competencies.

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Notice Title

Northstowe Employment Zone and Local Centre Development Brief

Notice Description

SCDC are looking to select a development partner to work with them to prepare and implement an agreed business plan for the site and then manage and take responsibility for the delivery of the proposed scheme.

Planning Information

Submissions of interest to be received by Carter Jonas by: Friday 3rd October 2025 to Callum.Middleton@carterjonas.co.uk William.Rooke@carterjonas.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059463
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054032-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services


CPV Codes

70110000 - Development services of real estate

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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