Scope
Description
The Councils are seeking suitably qualified consultants to:
by July 2026 (with an interim output required in March 2026), prepare three separate (but inter-related) studies for the Greater Cambridge combined area, as follows:
An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study;
A Burial Grounds Study; and
A Community Infrastructure Study.
Support the councils during the plan making process on any issues related to matters relating to the study's topic area, including at examination. (Given the uncertainties relating to timing and nature of this element of the work, we are initially seeking a quotation for day rates, with the precise scope and timeframes confirmed should the Councils seek to extend the contract beyond Summer 2026).
Total value (estimated)
- £160,000 excluding VAT
- £192,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 January 2026 to 18 October 2026
- Possible extension to 18 October 2028
- 2 years, 9 months
Description of possible extension:
This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
This contract is for a 9 month contract the option to extend each and every year for 2 further years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Lot 1. An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study
Description
Lot 1; An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. A Burial Grounds Study
Description
Lot 2: A Burial Grounds Study
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. A Community Infrastructure Study
Description
Lot 3: A Community Infrastructure Study
Lot value (estimated)
- £60,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. An Allotment & Alternative Food-Growing Spaces Study
Lot 2. A Burial Grounds Study
Lot 3. A Community Infrastructure Study
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 December 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
19 December 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price 30% Quality 70%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46bbcbb5-81cb-f011-813a-005056b64545
Contracting authorities
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
Cambridge City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBT-6819-NDPJ
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government