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25 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is initiated by South Cambridgeshire District Council, focusing on "Shared Ownership Sales and Marketing Arrangements." The procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving property management and advertising services (CPV codes: 70330000 and 79340000). The project is located in the UKH12 region, United Kingdom. As of the latest update on 25th June 2026, the process is in the tender stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties should note the tender period ends on 9th July 2026 at 13:00 BST. The contract start date is set for 17th August 2026, running initially for three years with options for annual extensions up to five years, covering a total potential period until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in real estate and marketing services to collaborate with South Cambridgeshire District Council. Given the Council's growing programme of shared ownership sales—44 expected in 2026/27—there is potential for substantial business growth, especially for SMEs, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate them. Companies with experience in marketing and selling shared ownership or market sale units will find this contract particularly suitable. The emphasis on a cohesive, expert team aligns with the award criteria prioritising quality over price (60% to 40%), making it an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to extend their market reach and enhance their portfolio in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Shared Ownership Sales and Marketing Arrangements

Notice Description

SCDC has a continuing new build programme that includes shared ownership and affordable rent and social rent homes. SCDC need to build out policy-compliant exception sites and purchase S106 affordable housing from developers. SCDC's policy generally requires 70% rented and 30% shared ownership as the affordable housing mix. On occasion if required by viability to balance a scheme budget SCDC may also build market sale homes. SCDC Housing Team is therefore looking for a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to provide expertise in the marketing and onward sale of shared ownership or market sale units. The service provider will need to have an established history/track record of this field and shall use a cohesive team targeted at this bespoke area. SCDC have a growing shared ownership homes programme which currently had in excess of 30 sales in 2025-26 and 44 are expected in 2026/27.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Renewal: This contract is for 3-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059983-2026
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

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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