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title: "GCP W78 public inquiry support"
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# GCP W78 public inquiry support

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70edf4f0-beeb-4a56-befc-c81b1afd2cbc

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council has successfully completed the procurement process for providing professional services associated with the Cambourne to Cambridge Public Inquiry. This project, titled "GCP W78 public inquiry support," falls under the construction consultancy services industry with a CPV code of 71530000. The contracting process was conducted through a call-off from the Joint Professional Services Framework, employing a selective procurement method. The award was made to WSP, with services scheduled to commence on 6 January 2025 and conclude by the end of December 2025. The project is located in the East of England, specifically in Cambridge, and the total contract value is £447,730.72. The procurement reached the award stage after initiating the tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in construction consultancy services. Businesses that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or part of the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities under framework agreements with local government bodies. Engaging in such projects can enhance the reputation of firms within the industry and provide access to further local government contracts. The selective procurement method ensures that only pre-qualified businesses can effectively compete, thus opening up avenues for firms already within established frameworks to expand their portfolios with the Cambridgeshire County Council and beyond.

## Notice

This was an award from the Cambridgeshire County Council Joint Professional Services Framework to WSP for professional services associated with preparing for Public Inquiry and during the inquiry itself.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223eeac0-34f9-49c8-baa5-3f80ee62215a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £447,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £447,730 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223eeac0-34f9-49c8-baa5-3f80ee62215a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/223eeac0-34f9-49c8-baa5-3f80ee62215a
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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