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title: "Local Plan Programme Officer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066451"
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# Local Plan Programme Officer

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066451

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council, in partnership with Cambridge City Council, has initiated an open procurement process for a "Local Plan Programme Officer" role under the joint administration of Greater Cambridge Shared Planning. The tender, aimed at providing high-quality administration for the Examination stage of Greater Cambridge's Joint Local Plan (2024-2045), falls under the services industry category focused on administration services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with the deadline for tender submissions set for 27th March 2026 at 13:00. The role location is centred in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, with the contracting period expected to start on 1st September 2026 and potentially extending until 31st August 2032, depending on the completion of the examination process or withdrawal before adoption.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs specialising in administration services to expand their portfolio and secure long-term contract engagements with public authorities. Given the high value contract worth up to £180,000 and the requirement for quality management between local planning authorities and the Inspector, businesses with expertise in planning legislation, policy, and efficient administration are well-suited to compete for this role. The procurement method encourages competition with price (40%) and quality (60%) being key award criteria, highlighting the potential for well-established businesses to leverage their services for further growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning wishes to appoint an experienced Programme Officer to provide high-quality, impartial, and efficient administration for the Examination stage of Greater Cambridge's Joint Local Plan (2024-2045), fostering good relations with and between the Local Planning Authorities and the Inspector, in accordance with national planning legislation, policy, best practice and the role-specific guidance issued by the Planning Inspectorate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for a 3-year term with the option to extend in as necessary for up to a further 3-year term in 12 month increments as necessary. The contract may cease early should the local plan complete the examination process or be withdrawn before adoption.

Renewal: This contract is for a 3-year term with the option to extend in as necessary for up to a further 3-year term in 12 month increments as necessary. The contract may cease early should the local plan complete the examination process or be withdrawn before adoption.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CAMBRIDGE CITY 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 | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 14:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2026
  6th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65456545-5319-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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