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Independent Examiner for Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedules

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2026 at 13:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council, in collaboration with Cambridge City Council, is seeking an Independent Examiner for the statutory joint examination of their Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) draft Charging Schedules. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically administration services, and is located in the region of UKH12, United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage with an open competition method. Important deadlines include the tender submission period ending on 26th June 2026, and the enquiry period concluding on 19th June 2026. The contract, valued at £25,000 net of VAT (£30,000 gross), is expected to commence on 13th July 2026 and end on 31st December 2026, with award criteria weighted at 40% for price and 60% for quality.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in public administration and examination services, to engage with municipal councils and contribute to local infrastructure development. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the lot's suitability criteria that encourage SME participation. The open competition method allows for a wide range of businesses to submit bids electronically, facilitating access to this pivotal regional government project. Engaging in this procurement could enhance a company's portfolio, expand their network and establish a foothold in government contracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Examiner for Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedules

Notice Description

Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire District Councils (the Councils) are seeking the appointment of an Independent Examiner to conduct the statutory joint examination of their respective Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) draft Charging Schedules, in accordance with the Planning Act 2008 and the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051917-2026
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
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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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