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title: "Community & Cultural Facilities Audit Provision and Cultural Placemaking Strategy - North East Cambridge Area Action Plan Evidence Base"
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# Community & Cultural Facilities Audit Provision and Cultural Placemaking Strategy - North East Cambridge Area Action Plan Evidence Base

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c995db12-4bc3-4092-aac6-bd559584d91a

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a procurement process for the 'Community & Cultural Facilities Audit Provision and Cultural Placemaking Strategy' as part of the North East Cambridge Area Action Plan. This procurement is classified under urban planning services, with a total contract value of £42,400. The procurement method used is an open procedure, inviting bids from interested parties. The tender period concluded on 1 July 2019, and the contract is set to commence on 2 September 2019, running until 1 September 2023. The geographical focus is on the East of England, specifically the Cambridge area.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in urban planning, cultural strategy, and community engagement, particularly those with experience in high-density mixed-use developments. Businesses that demonstrate a thorough understanding of community and cultural needs will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to shape a sustainable urban district, making it an attractive prospect for consultants looking to expand their portfolio in innovative urban planning projects.

## Notice

North East Cambridge is one of the last large brownfield site within Cambridge. Over the next 20 years, the area will become one of the first Innovation Districts in the country. This is an exciting opportunity for consultants who can bring creative thinking to shape a new sustainable high density mixed use urban district. South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council are seeking consultants to research and prepare a Cultural Placemaking Strategy to inform a jointly produced North East Cambridge Area Action Plan. This work will complement other strands of research and planning as part of the emerging Draft Plan for North East Cambridge. The Councils are seeking to work with a contractor or group of contractors who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge and practical experience of identifying community and cultural needs related to development plan making. This work forms part of the Councils' plan making process. The contractor/s must demonstrate in writing that they have no conflicts of interest in respect of work being sought that cannot be effectively mitigated. Detailed proposals are now invited from consultants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08a208c-468f-430e-a390-128c679b3aa9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,400 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGE |
| 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 | LDA DESIGN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2019 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08a208c-468f-430e-a390-128c679b3aa9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f08a208c-468f-430e-a390-128c679b3aa9
  21st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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