--- title: "SOUTH CAMBRIGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-12" --- # SOUTH CAMBRIGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL - Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a68f30ae-9676-49f8-91cb-c06e8b963641.json) ## Summary South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is currently in the tender stage for a Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract. This procurement process is aimed at selecting suitably qualified and experienced agencies to provide temporary planning staff for the council. The procurement follows an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, allowing all bidders to participate in creating a compliant framework contract. This contract is classified under the recruitment services category and focuses on the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 15 July 2025, with the deadline for bid submissions set for 15 August 2025. The contract period is anticipated to start on 29 August 2025 and end on 28 August 2026. This tender presents robust growth opportunities for agencies specialising in recruitment services, particularly those offering temporary staffing solutions. Businesses that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender is marked suitable for them. Agencies capable of providing knowledgeable planning staff on a temporary basis will find this an attractive proposition to extend their service offerings and collaborate with a reputable public organisation such as South Cambridgeshire District Council. Engaging in this contract might not only enlarge an agency's portfolio but also enhance its market presence within the public sector. ## Notice South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) are looking for suitably qualified and experienced Agencies to provide temporary planning agency staff to SCDC. SCDC are therefore establishing a Planning Agency Staff Open Framework Contract (The Contract with all bidders being welcomed onto the Framework Contract). Agencies will be invited to bid via the Procurement Act 2023 open tender procedure to create a compliant Framework contract. The final contract will be a separate call off contract from the created Planning Agency Staff Framework Contract between each agency and the Council. Should any bidders 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?advertId=661d4a09-5c61-f011-813a-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6fadc2-ace0-4358-a68e-77bc5d43c95f | | 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 | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2026 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 08:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6fadc2-ace0-4358-a68e-77bc5d43c95f - 15 Jul 2025 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bff47e-4baa-4d07-b7dd-57bff924d526 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6fadc2-ace0-4358-a68e-77bc5d43c95f 12th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bff47e-4baa-4d07-b7dd-57bff924d526 15th July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=661d4a09-5c61-f011-813a-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.scambs.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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