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Local Plan Programme Officer

South Cambridgeshire District Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Cambridgeshire District Council

Buyer Address: Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, UKH12, CB23 6EA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk

Buyer Name: Cambridge City Council

Buyer Address: The Guildhall, Cambridge, UKH12, CB2 1BY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
150000.0 GBP
Gross: 180000.0 GBP
Published
06 Mar 2026, 14:26
Deadline
27 Mar 2026, 13:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
75100000 - Administration services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65456545-5319-f111-813c-005056b64545

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020466-2026

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

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 The contract may cease early should the local plan complete the examination process or be withdrawn before adoption.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 150,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 180,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-08-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

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