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title: "Northstowe Employment Zone and Local Centre Development Brief"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059463"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Northstowe Employment Zone and Local Centre Development Brief

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059463

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is embarking on a procurement project titled "Northstowe Employment Zone and Local Centre Development Brief" under the services category. The initiative is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a submission deadline for expressions of interest due by 3 October 2025. The main objective is to engage a development partner to collaborate on creating and implementing a business plan, followed by managing the delivery of the project. Located in Cambourne, United Kingdom, the project involves significant development services in real estate, with an estimated value of £100 million. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 2 March 2026 and end on 30 September 2029, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a suitable opportunity to participate.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in real estate development services to strengthen their portfolio and establish significant foothold in a government-backed project. Given the scale and the preparatory phase of development, it is particularly well-suited for SMEs poised to collaborate with public authorities. Engaging in such a project not only provides a platform for growth but also fosters a collaborative environment which can lead to long-term strategic partnerships. Businesses with expertise in real estate project management, planning, and implementation will find this an appealing opportunity to leverage their competencies.

## Notice

SCDC are looking to select a development partner to work with them to prepare and implement an agreed business plan for the site and then manage and take responsibility for the delivery of the proposed scheme.

### Planning Information

Submissions of interest to be received by Carter Jonas by: Friday 3rd October 2025 to Callum.Middleton@carterjonas.co.uk William.Rooke@carterjonas.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054032-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70110000 - Development services of real estate

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 15:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054032-2025
- 4 Sep 2025 at 14:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054028-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054032-2025
  4th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054028-2025
  4th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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