--- title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-110467a9-1e92-4536-a891-acea2b65b1bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-110467a9-1e92-4536-a891-acea2b65b1bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-110467a9-1e92-4536-a891-acea2b65b1bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-110467a9-1e92-4536-a891-acea2b65b1bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-06" --- # South Cambridgeshire District Council - Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-110467a9-1e92-4536-a891-acea2b65b1bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-110467a9-1e92-4536-a891-acea2b65b1bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-110467a9-1e92-4536-a891-acea2b65b1bd.json) ## Summary South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking consultative services for the design of housing development projects, specifically focusing on small sites intended for Affordable Rent. The procurement falls under the industry category of architectural design services, with the contract period scheduled from 2nd January 2026 to 1st January 2028. This tender is part of the active procurement stage and follows an open procedure above the threshold. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline for tender documents is set for 28th November 2025. The project location is the East of England, United Kingdom, and participation is particularly encouraged from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in architectural design, particularly those with expertise in developing affordable housing solutions. Such projects could provide a platform for growth, fostering collaborative partnerships with governmental bodies. Businesses well-suited to compete in this procurement process are typically those that can demonstrate innovative design capabilities, have experience managing and executing small-scale development projects, and can operate effectively within the specified location. The emphasis on affordability and the potential for multiple site developments present an avenue for businesses to engage in meaningful work with long-term community benefits. ## Notice 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) . Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f693b2d1-88ae-f011-813a-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4662b8a5-f14d-4fad-bb4d-ec68ff3995e1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBOURNE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB23 6EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | South Cambridgeshire | | Electoral ward | Cambourne | | Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2025 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4662b8a5-f14d-4fad-bb4d-ec68ff3995e1 - 4 Nov 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7921db-ec1a-4458-ad2f-f7d38c0ea3fc - 21 Oct 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a9956a-c88d-4ba8-8f6c-671354529917 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4662b8a5-f14d-4fad-bb4d-ec68ff3995e1 6th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e7921db-ec1a-4458-ad2f-f7d38c0ea3fc 4th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a9956a-c88d-4ba8-8f6c-671354529917 21st October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f693b2d1-88ae-f011-813a-005056b64545 - https://www.scambs.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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