Scope
Description
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)
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 10 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2028
- Possible extension to 22 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract period is for 2-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract period is for 2-year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years
CPV classifications
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Information about tenders
- 39 tenders received
- 39 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 33 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 38 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
MOLE ARCHITECTS LIMITED
- Companies House: 04514104
George Court, Bartholemews Walk
Ely
CB7 4JW
United Kingdom
Email: ian@molearchitects.co.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
South Cambridgeshire District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLL-9624-BHXR
Cambourne Business Park
Cambourne
CB23 6EA
United Kingdom
Email: sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government