Award

NBC Cost Management and Assurance Services

DEFRA

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NBC Cost Management and Assurance Services was conducted by DEFRA, with the objective to acquire services for cost management and assurance within the NBC Programme. The tender, classified under the CPV code for cost calculation and monitoring (71244000), is in the 'Award' stage as of December 2025. The contract was awarded to Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited, with a start date in January 2026 running until June 2027. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. DEFRA’s headquarters are located in London, whereas the services are expected to be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement process officially ended on 3 November 2025, with an award decision made on 28 November 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for firms specialised in project cost management and assurance to engage in a significant government project, aiding DEFRA's strategic initiatives like the PR29 (Animal Lab) and PR30 (Science Hub). Businesses focusing on providing cost assurance serve as critical partners in shaping large-scale programmes, ensuring fiscal discipline and supporting spending reviews. Large corporations experienced in similar consultancy roles would be well-suited for this opportunity, given the scale and complexity of the tasks involved. The contract's duration also offers long-term engagement possibilities, thus fostering sustained business growth within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NBC Cost Management and Assurance Services

Notice Description

The NBC Programme requires a Cost Manager and Cost Assurance Partner to provide services to the Programme, to control cost on key projects, such as PR29 (Animal Lab) and PR30 (Science Hub), as well as provide Cost Assurance and advice at a programme level, that assures overall programme costs and supports programme business case and spending reviews. There is an option to extend the services to cover outstanding activity until 31st December 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b59e112f-4b09-4c3f-a8c2-cb64e6f2db63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a593fa-9600-418d-8a9c-f5ed3d15d001
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,139,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,339,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
Lara Dolamore
Contact Email
lara.dolamore@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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