Tender

Local Plan Programme Officer

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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06 Mar 2026 at 14:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council, in partnership with Cambridge City Council, has initiated an open procurement process for a "Local Plan Programme Officer" role under the joint administration of Greater Cambridge Shared Planning. The tender, aimed at providing high-quality administration for the Examination stage of Greater Cambridge's Joint Local Plan (2024-2045), falls under the services industry category focused on administration services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with the deadline for tender submissions set for 27th March 2026 at 13:00. The role location is centred in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, with the contracting period expected to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially extending until 31st August 2032, depending on the completion of the examination process or withdrawal before adoption.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specialising in administration services to expand their portfolio and secure long-term contract engagements with public authorities. Given the high value contract worth up to £180,000 and the requirement for quality management between local planning authorities and the Inspector, businesses with expertise in planning legislation, policy, and efficient administration are well-suited to compete for this role. The procurement method encourages competition with price (40%) and quality (60%) being key award criteria, highlighting the potential for well-established businesses to leverage their services for further growth in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Plan Programme Officer

Notice Description

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning wishes to appoint an experienced Programme Officer to provide high-quality, impartial, and efficient administration for the Examination stage of Greater Cambridge's Joint Local Plan (2024-2045), fostering good relations with and between the Local Planning Authorities and the Inspector, in accordance with national planning legislation, policy, best practice and the role-specific guidance issued by the Planning Inspectorate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for a 3-year term with the option to extend in as necessary for up to a further 3-year term in 12 month increments as necessary. The contract may cease early should the local plan complete the examination process or be withdrawn before adoption.

Renewal: This contract is for a 3-year term with the option to extend in as necessary for up to a further 3-year term in 12 month increments as necessary. The contract may cease early should the local plan complete the examination process or be withdrawn before adoption.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066451
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
Additional Buyers

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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