Tender

Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting bids for consultative services focusing on the design of housing developments. This procurement process, following an open procedure, seeks a partner to deliver small sites for Affordable Rent, with expected project delivery across 5 to 10 sites within the UKH12 region. The total estimated value of the contract is £2,400,000, with important deadlines observed for the enquiry period closing on 14th November 2025, and tender submissions due by 28th November 2025. The award is anticipated by 8th December 2025, with the contract commencing on 2nd January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for architectural consultancies specialising in residential design, particularly those familiar with affordable housing schemes. The focus on high-quality design services with a weight of 70% in the award criteria presents a competitive edge for firms with strong portfolios and innovative solutions. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, fostering growth by taking up new projects within the vibrant housing development sector. With a two-year initial term, renewable potentially doubling the contract's value, successful bidders could secure a stable, long-term pipeline of work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a partner to work with us to deliver a number of small sites (likely 10 units or less) for Affordable Rent. It is expected that the number of sites will be between 5 - 10 during the contract period (not guaranteed)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract period is for 2-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years and up to 2 X the Contract value.

Renewal: The contract period is for 2-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years and up to 2 X the Contract value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d104
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070906-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

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