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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Local Plan Programme Officer"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Local Plan Programme Officer

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-305ad56e-aa36-4944-9c33-ed983f85d5ab

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is conducting an open procurement process, seeking a Programme Officer for its Local Plan in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Local Plan Programme Officer," falls under the industry category of Administration services. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for submission set for 27th March 2026. The contract period is slated to begin on 1st September 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure, tailored to bidders below the threshold, allowing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in administration services to participate in supporting local government planning efforts. Companies that are well-versed in UK planning legislation and policy, particularly SMEs, will find this project aligns with their expertise and can leverage their administrative skills for significant contract duration. Engaging in this tender could bolster business growth by enhancing relationships with local planning authorities and the Planning Inspectorate while contributing to the development of regional planning initiatives. With a focus on fostering strong relations, participating organisations can expect to strengthen their reputations within the public sector.

## Notice

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. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering portal which can be found via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65456545-5319-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609a9800-0c56-47f3-a967-b0e40744fa9f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| 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

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609a9800-0c56-47f3-a967-b0e40744fa9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/609a9800-0c56-47f3-a967-b0e40744fa9f
  6th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65456545-5319-f111-813c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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