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DgP Cost Management Services

DEFRA

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11 Apr 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Defra has completed the contracting process for "DgP Cost Management Services", classified under Quantity surveying services (CPV: 71324000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract involves services within the South East region of the United Kingdom, with delivery addresses specified in postal code KT15 3NB. The tender reached its conclusion on 26 March 2025, with the contract period beginning on 1 April 2025 and ending on 1 April 2026. The awarded contract, published on 11 April 2025, was given to Rider Levett Bucknall UK Limited and is valued at £1,736,240.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quantity surveying services. It would be especially suitable for companies capable of delivering comprehensive cost management solutions within the specified timeframe and region. The contract's substantial value of £9,500,000 implies robust business growth potential for the successful supplier, allowing for resource expansion, increased service provision, and heightened market presence within the construction industry. Although not prioritised for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with established frameworks can particularly benefit from this tender.

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Notice Title

DgP Cost Management Services

Notice Description

DgP Cost Management Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9249421-eba9-48f0-a637-df96aba6f64b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd77479-ec71-42fc-9f39-adb26bef7aad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,736,240 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG1 8DQ
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Thames
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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