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title: "Cambridge City Council - Build to Rent Needs and Impact Study"
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# Cambridge City Council - Build to Rent Needs and Impact Study

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3bba922-3ac3-4a55-b36b-e3b459e4151d

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## Summary

The Cambridge City Council, in collaboration with South Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk District Councils, is seeking to commission a research study titled "Build to Rent Needs and Impact Study." This initiative is part of the preparation for a new joint Local Plan for Greater Cambridge and an Area Action Plan for North East Cambridge. The tender is currently at the active planning stage, with a tender period ending on 17 September 2019. The research, valued at £30,000, falls under the category of research services and will be conducted in the East of England, within the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and research services, particularly those with expertise in housing and urban development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability for this tender. Businesses with a focus on housing services, particularly those familiar with Build to Rent (BTR) housing models, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, offering a pathway to expand their project portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

1.1 Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and West Suffolk District Councils are seeking to jointly commission a piece of research on the role that Build to Rent (BTR) Housing can play locally both now and in the future; both generally across Greater Cambridge and West Suffolk, and on specific large development sites. This includes BTR delivered as self-contained accommodation as well as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), together with Affordable Private Rent (APR). . 1.2 For Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire, the work is needed to inform the development of: * a new joint Local Plan for Greater Cambridge, * an Area Action Plan for the planned new development at North East Cambridge * to help inform tenure mix on future phases of other new developments on strategic sites; and * the content of a new joint Housing Supplementary Document. 1.3 For West Suffolk it is needed for: * a new Local Plan for West Suffolk, * to help inform tenure mix on new strategic sites * the content of a new Affordable Housing Supplementary Document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f19b63-2f09-4593-9465-e5f3680c592a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2019 at 19:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f19b63-2f09-4593-9465-e5f3680c592a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f19b63-2f09-4593-9465-e5f3680c592a
  27th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6b2de5fd-fdc8-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

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