Award

Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces; Burial Grounds; and Community Infrastructure Studies

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 09:59

Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces; Burial Grounds; and Community Infrastructure Studies" was awarded by South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council, involving the completion of three studies for the Greater Cambridge area. It commenced on 11 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 10 November 2026, with a possibility for yearly extensions up to 2028. The procurement was conducted under an open competition method, falling below the threshold, indicating a streamlined process ideal for diverse suppliers. The relevant industry category is "Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis" in the UKH12 region. The awards span three active lots with distinct studies focusing on community infrastructure, burial grounds, and food-growing spaces, valued collectively at approximately £160,000.

This procurement provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in urban planning, environmental consultancy, and community infrastructure. Large companies like LAND USE CONSULTANTS LIMITED, SMEs such as LANPRO SERVICES LIMITED and ROOTED PLACE C.I.C. have already engaged, illustrating a favourable environment for both large-scale and smaller firms to participate and compete effectively. The framework encourages businesses versed in comprehensive feasibility studies and advisory services to contribute to regional development projects, offering a platform to showcase innovation and expertise in local government initiatives.

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Notice Title

Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces; Burial Grounds; and Community Infrastructure Studies

Notice Description

The Councils are seeking suitably qualified consultants to: by July 2026 (with an interim output required in March 2026), prepare three separate (but inter-related) studies for the Greater Cambridge combined area, as follows: An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study; A Burial Grounds Study; and A Community Infrastructure Study. Support the councils during the plan making process on any issues related to matters relating to the study's topic area, including at examination. (Given the uncertainties relating to timing and nature of this element of the work, we are initially seeking a quotation for day rates, with the precise scope and timeframes confirmed should the Councils seek to extend the contract beyond Summer 2026).

Lot Information

An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study

Lot 1; An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study

Options: This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years

Renewal: This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years

A Burial Grounds Study

Lot 2: A Burial Grounds Study

Options: This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years

Renewal: This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years

A Community Infrastructure Study

Lot 3: A Community Infrastructure Study

Options: This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years

Renewal: This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012225-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£112,860 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk, 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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

LANPRO SERVICES

ROOTED PLACE

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