Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Oct 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council has announced a tender process for consultative services related to designing housing developments, focusing on small sites likely hosting 10 units or less for Affordable Rent. This tender, classified under the 'Architectural design services' category, is part of the services procurement and follows an open procedure. The project is based in Cambourne, UK (region UKH12), and is in the Tender stage as of 21st October 2025. Interested suppliers have until 15th November 2025, 13:00 UK time, to submit their electronic bids. The contract is structured for an initial two-year term, with the option to extend annually for a further two years, making it a potentially four-year engagement.

This opportunity presents a valuable chance for businesses specialising in architectural design and housing development to engage with a regional authority and expand their portfolio in the public sector. Firms with expertise in designing cost-effective and sustainable housing solutions would particularly benefit, especially those that can deliver high-quality services as demonstrated by the 70% quality weighting in the award criteria. With the number of projects expected between five and ten small sites, this tender allows firms to showcase their capabilities and secure a long-term partnership with a reputable local authority. Such projects could enhance a business's credibility and visibility in the architectural design space.

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Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - 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

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)

Options: The contract period is for 2-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years to 2x 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d109
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067235-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kirstin Donaldson
Contact Email
kirstin.donaldson@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1954712908

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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