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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Greater Cambridge Future Hotel Need Study"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Greater Cambridge Future Hotel Need Study

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f572c25-cef6-45d0-929d-10192ce2c8d5

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking consultants for the "Greater Cambridge Future Hotel Need Study" as part of a new joint Local Plan with Cambridge City Council. The tender falls under the industry category of urban planning services, focusing on the East of England region. It is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the tender end period on 28th March 2025 at 13:00 and the contract period beginning on 14th April 2025, lasting until 13th April 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), inviting bidders to submit their applications via the provided e-tendering portal link.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in visitor accommodation needs assessments, particularly those with experience in development plan making and a robust understanding of evolving visitor accommodation patterns. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, potentially benefiting from involvement in shaping future hotel accommodation policies for Greater Cambridge. The contract's extended period allows for sustained collaboration and growth within this service sector.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (the Councils) are producing a new joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan which will cover the combined geographic area of the two local authorities. The Councils are seeking suitably qualified consultants to prepare a Hotel Study which will support the development of detailed Local Plan policies The Councils are seeking to work with a contractor who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and practical experience of visitor accommodation needs assessments related to development plan making and has a good understanding of changing visitor accommodation patterns. Should you be interested in this opportunity please visit our e-tendering portal where you can find the full tendering documents and submit your bid via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=32431c69-56fe-ef11-8136-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b6a169-ed9d-4926-97db-ac54efd44ca0 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2025 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b6a169-ed9d-4926-97db-ac54efd44ca0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81b6a169-ed9d-4926-97db-ac54efd44ca0
  11th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=32431c69-56fe-ef11-8136-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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