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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Greater Cambridge Local Plan Net Zero Carbon evidence base"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Greater Cambridge Local Plan Net Zero Carbon evidence base

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d44aee8b-771f-4a27-b59c-8f3210f8d6f6

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking expertise for the Greater Cambridge Local Plan's Net Zero Carbon evidence base through a public tender. This initiative falls under the category of Urban Planning Services and is located in the East of England, UK. The tender was published on 10th January 2020, and the tender period concluded on 7th February 2020. The award for this contract was issued on 27th February 2020, with a total value of £85,161 and a contract period running from 28th February to 1st October 2020. The procurement method for this opportunity was an open procedure, encouraging multiple bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on environmental planning and carbon reduction solutions. Businesses that specialise in urban planning, sustainability consulting, or have innovative approaches to delivering net zero carbon developments would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance a company’s portfolio but also contribute positively to addressing climate change within the Greater Cambridge area.

## Notice

SCDC and CCC are working together to prepare a joint Local Plan for the Greater Cambridge area. One of the first stages of this is an Issues and Options consultation, which will take place in early 2020. A key issue for consideration in the Local Plan is the role of planning in responding to the climate emergency including the setting of robust evidence based carbon reduction targets, delivering net zero carbon development while still accommodating growth. The legal requirements for this are outlined a letter sent by Client Earth to 100 local planning authorities, including SCDC and CCC. An evidence base is required to support the Greater Cambridge Local Plan to shape places in ways that responds to the Climate Emergency and delivers net zero carbon development. This evidence base will need to be compliant with the authorities' legal duties related to climate change, as well as the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework, giving consideration to innovative approaches to delivering a net zero carbon built environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd8c7e-cc81-4a1c-a3e0-5fe7d6b9d4e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 1 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,161 |
| 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 | BIOREGIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2020 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd8c7e-cc81-4a1c-a3e0-5fe7d6b9d4e6
- 10 Jan 2020 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670edecd-7274-4a97-a428-83282597c720
- 10 Jan 2020 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34457dfe-c507-4abd-adbe-628a86295c32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eebd8c7e-cc81-4a1c-a3e0-5fe7d6b9d4e6
  27th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/670edecd-7274-4a97-a428-83282597c720
  10th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34457dfe-c507-4abd-adbe-628a86295c32
  10th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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