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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Council's Urban Design Expert Witness"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c45d9c09-7611-4432-b336-acbc9a287f05"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-20"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Council's Urban Design Expert Witness

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c45d9c09-7611-4432-b336-acbc9a287f05

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a contractor for the role of Urban Design Expert Witness, aimed at providing support during a planning appeal through the Greater Cambridge Shared planning service. The tender was published on 7th April 2020 and is classified under the industry category of Urban planning and landscape architectural services, with an open procurement method applied. The tender period ended on 16th April 2020, while the contract period is set to commence on 20th May 2020 and conclude on 30th October 2020. The project is based in the East of England, specifically at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, CB23 6EA.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in urban planning and landscape architecture to engage in a high-profile planning appeal process. Companies that focus on architectural services, urban design, or consultancy related to planning processes would be well-positioned to compete effectively. As the contract has already been awarded to AR Urbanism Ltd, interested businesses should consider future opportunities from the South Cambridgeshire District Council, as such roles may arise periodically, helping to expand their customer base and portfolio.

## Notice

SCDC is seeking to appoint a contractor to support Greater Cambridge Shared planning service acting as the council's urban design expert witness for a planning appeal that is to be heard as a public inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d72122-f93e-48d1-8f3c-e9b23ff6c4e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,900 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AR URBANISM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d72122-f93e-48d1-8f3c-e9b23ff6c4e8
- 7 Apr 2020 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c34299-3b3b-43a1-8caa-73ec2c09d9da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d72122-f93e-48d1-8f3c-e9b23ff6c4e8
  19th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c34299-3b3b-43a1-8caa-73ec2c09d9da
  7th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=913a084c-dd78-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
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