--- title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Development Viability 2019" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e6ad7904-51af-480e-bb41-44e7285bdcc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6ad7904-51af-480e-bb41-44e7285bdcc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6ad7904-51af-480e-bb41-44e7285bdcc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6ad7904-51af-480e-bb41-44e7285bdcc6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2019-09-06" --- # South Cambridgeshire District Council - Development Viability 2019 Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6ad7904-51af-480e-bb41-44e7285bdcc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e6ad7904-51af-480e-bb41-44e7285bdcc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e6ad7904-51af-480e-bb41-44e7285bdcc6.json) ## Summary The South Cambridgeshire District Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Development Viability 2019," aimed at securing expert consultancy services for development viability appraisals in the residential and non-residential sectors. This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 4th October 2019. The procurement will take place in the East of England, with the successful contract commencing on 8th October 2019 and scheduled to last until 7th October 2024. This open procurement invites a diverse range of consultants to participate in providing independent advice on development viability, particularly in relation to planning policies affecting affordable housing in the region. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms experienced in real estate development, especially those familiar with local planning regulations and Section 106 agreements. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of infrastructure costs and relevant legal frameworks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful consultant will work closely with the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning team, engaging in various appraisal scenarios, which could lead to further engagements in future development projects. Such collaborations can significantly enhance the consultancy’s portfolio and facilitate business growth in this sector. ## Notice South Cambridgeshire District Council is leading on a joint procurement exercise (between South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council) for an tender for Development Viability on behalf of Greater Cambridge Shared Planning (hereafter known as GCSP). GCSP are seeking to appoint a consultant on a retained basis to provide expert independent advice in respect of development viability appraisals for residential and non-residential developments. South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council have a number of planning policies directly influencing the viability of development proposals. South Cambridgeshire District Council requires 40% affordable housing on developments of 10 dwellings or more whereas Cambridge City Council requires 25% affordable housing on developments of 11 to 14 dwellings and 40% on developments of 15 dwellings or more. Notwithstanding the adoption of respective Local Plans in October 2018 it remains the case that some sites are undeliverable with the numerous (and often conflicting) policy requirements that are imposed. . The appointed consultant will work with GCSP planning and housing teams on an ad hoc basis in response to anticipated or actual planning applications, or in relation to the renegotiation of previously agreed section 106 agreements. The consultant will work with the applicant and their representatives in a remote fashion reporting to GCSP when key decisions or guidance is required. The consultant may be required to represent GCSP as an expert witness at appeal scenarios. The consultant will be asked to provide a detailed appraisal on residential and mixed use sites. Development appraisals may be required on schemes as little as 10 dwellings up to and exceeding 100 dwellings. It is considered essential for the consultant to utilise different levels of experience/skills in order to minimise the cost of each project. The staff within your organisation nominated for this work must be of a status appropriate to this type of work, suitably qualified and experienced, with a thorough knowledge of development/infrastructure costs, Section 106 processes including current regulations and law. Close working with GCSP Staff, and possibly Members and community representatives will be required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28207ec2-d5fb-4586-8f21-5da014a6bbf3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2019 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Oct 2019 - 7 Oct 2024 | | 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 ### Codes - 70110000 - Development services of real estate ## Release History - 6 Sep 2019 at 06:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28207ec2-d5fb-4586-8f21-5da014a6bbf3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28207ec2-d5fb-4586-8f21-5da014a6bbf3 6th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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