--- title: "Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d104" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d104" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d104.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d104.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-30" --- # Consultative Services for the Design of Housing Development Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d104 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d104) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d104.json) ## Summary South Cambridgeshire District Council has conducted a procurement process for consultative services related to the design of housing developments, specifically for architectural services in the UKH12 region. This open procedure aimed at selecting a partner to deliver small sites for Affordable Rent, between 5 to 10 sites during the contract period. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 30 January 2026, with the contract awarded to MOLE ARCHITECTS LIMITED. The standstill period concludes on 10 February 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 23 February 2026, with an initial term of two years and the possibility of annual extensions for up to two additional years. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in architectural design and consulting services. With a significant contract value of £2,000,000 and the inclusion of allowances for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), companies specialised in providing services for sub-central government projects are well-positioned to benefit. The focus on delivering affordable housing units creates a strategic avenue for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects, fostering growth by tapping into sustainable development and community-focused initiatives. ## Notice South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a partner to work with us to deliver a number of small sites (likely 10 units or less) for Affordable Rent. It is expected that the number of sites will be between 5 - 10 during the contract period (not guaranteed) ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The contract period is for 2-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years and up to 2 X the Contract value. Renewal: The contract period is for 2-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years and up to 2 X the Contract value. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008625-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract 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 | 30 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | £2,000,000 | | Awards value | £2,000,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MOLE ARCHITECTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2026 at 16:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008625-2026 - 4 Nov 2025 at 15:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070906-2025 - 21 Oct 2025 at 17:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067276-2025 - 21 Oct 2025 at 15:19 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067226-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008625-2026 30th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070906-2025 4th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067276-2025 21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067226-2025 21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f693b2d1-88ae-f011-813a-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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