--- title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Probate Research/Estate Administration Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d76896f8-4b97-43d3-a55d-1e691defd265" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d76896f8-4b97-43d3-a55d-1e691defd265" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d76896f8-4b97-43d3-a55d-1e691defd265.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d76896f8-4b97-43d3-a55d-1e691defd265.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-23" --- # South Cambridgeshire District Council - Probate Research/Estate Administration Services Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d76896f8-4b97-43d3-a55d-1e691defd265 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d76896f8-4b97-43d3-a55d-1e691defd265) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d76896f8-4b97-43d3-a55d-1e691defd265.json) ## Summary South Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Probate Research and Estate Administration Services aimed at facilitating the swift utilisation of empty homes. The procurement process is underway, classified under "Real estate services" and "Administrative housing services", and is categorised within the services industry. The council, located at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne CB23 6EA, is following an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 15th May 2026 at 13:00. Prospective contractors will commence work on 8th June 2026, with the contract spanning until 7th June 2027. The services are to be delivered in the East of England, United Kingdom. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in probate and estate administration, particularly for those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their service offerings. The project supports South Cambridgeshire District Council's commitment to managing empty properties efficiently, thereby providing avenues for real estate and administrative housing service companies to establish vital partnerships with a reputable governmental body. Businesses skilled in locating next of kin, executors, or legal representatives involved in probate processes will be well-placed to compete for this contract and contribute to the council's objective of "Bring Empty Homes Back into Use". ## Notice South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) has a commitment to 'Bring Empty Homes Back into Use' as swiftly as possible. Where we are unable to locate individuals to bring a property back into use, or where the property owner is deceased and we require commencement of Probate (by next of kin, executors or legal representatives) to sell or rent the property, SCDC would like to engage with a Probate Research/Estate Administration company to locate or contact interested parties before enforcement options are applied. SCDC are putting these services in place, however these are concessionary services on behalf of the beneficiaries of any search Should you 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=64ae71cc-253f-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e4823e-5a5a-44ca-9e83-24f2f8855a2c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 15 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 | | 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 - 70 - Real estate services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services - 75123000 - Administrative housing services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2026 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e4823e-5a5a-44ca-9e83-24f2f8855a2c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e4823e-5a5a-44ca-9e83-24f2f8855a2c 23rd April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=64ae71cc-253f-f111-813c-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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