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Cost Planning Service Provider 2021 framework

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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03 Nov 2021 at 22:44

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07 Sep 2021 at 21:45

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03 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England has completed the procurement for the "Cost Planning Service Provider 2021 framework," classified under project and design preparation, specifically cost estimation services. This initiative aimed at reinforcing its Cost Planning resources is located in England and falls under the services category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, where the tender was officially concluded on 3rd November 2021, with a contract value of £4.9 million. The framework seeks to appoint up to three service providers to deliver cost plans for projects aligned with the UK's Road Investment Strategy over a duration of 30 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cost estimation, project management, and design services in the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with expertise in cost planning and engineering solutions would be ideally positioned to compete for this tender. Given the structured approach of Highways England, interested suppliers should ensure they meet the specific criteria outlined, including technical competence and resource availability, to enhance their chances of successful engagement.

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Notice Title

Cost Planning Service Provider 2021 framework

Notice Description

Highways England has replaced its previous Cost Planning Service Provider framework, which provided cost estimating services for road projects. The Cost Planning function is responsible for delivering cost planning services which ensures that the business has detailed cost information to make properly informed business decisions and that governance is maintained. The cost plans prepared by the CP team are used to approve funding at various stages of the project lifecycle. All major programme budgets and funding approvals are informed by cost plans produced by the Cost Planning function. This procurement seeks to bolster the in-house Cost Planning resources.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework seeks to appoint 3 service providers to deliver cost plans for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 30 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029012
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027622-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
james.mayer@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

BENCHMARK ESTIMATING

MOTT MACDONALD

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