Award

Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2026 at 16:10

TenderUpdate

04 Nov 2025 at 15:06

TenderUpdate

21 Oct 2025 at 17:34

Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council has conducted a procurement process for consultative services related to the design of housing developments, specifically for architectural services in the UKH12 region. This open procedure aimed at selecting a partner to deliver small sites for Affordable Rent, between 5 to 10 sites during the contract period. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 30 January 2026, with the contract awarded to MOLE ARCHITECTS LIMITED. The standstill period concludes on 10 February 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 23 February 2026, with an initial term of two years and the possibility of annual extensions for up to two additional years.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in architectural design and consulting services. With a significant contract value of £2,000,000 and the inclusion of allowances for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), companies specialised in providing services for sub-central government projects are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on delivering affordable housing units creates a strategic avenue for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, fostering growth by tapping into sustainable development and community-focused initiatives.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d104
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008625-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

71220000 - Architectural design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOLE ARCHITECTS

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