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Retained Cost Advisor

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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13 Apr 2026 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Salford, which sought a retained cost advisor for independent quantity surveying and cost management services. The tender falls under the financial consultancy services category, as per CPV classification 66171000. This process, set in Salford, England with postal code M5 4WT, reached the award stage on 9th April 2026 and aims to provide robust assurance for the university's capital projects. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £7,766, is set to run from 20th April 2026 to 20th April 2031.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for businesses with expertise in financial consultancy and cost management, as it involves ongoing support and the assurance of 'Best Value for Money Basis'. The role suits SMEs looking to engage with educational institutions on significant capital projects. With a focus on benchmarking and industry norms, this contract provides small to medium enterprises an entry point into higher education sector procurement, despite the contract already being awarded to Pick Everard, a large-scale supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retained Cost Advisor

Notice Description

As part of the University's commitment to provide value for money, we are seeking a retained cost checking service to provide independent quantity surveying and cost management services at key stages of the design and delivery of the capital portfolio for projects that are procured via the PSP. The role will provide independent oversight and robust assurance that projects are being delivered in line with industry norms, benchmarking and in particular, on a 'Best Value for Money Basis'. The appointed Supplier will also provide support to the Capital Projects team in providing quarterly cash flow reports for the University's capital programme, as well as ad hoc quantity surveying and cost management services as and when required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437a6b1f-376f-4b97-946f-05afaff92229
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,766 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,766 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PICK EVERARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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