Tender

CBC-1820-T-TS Contract Administrator, Clerk of Works & Quantity Surveyor

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 12:40

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27 Aug 2025 at 12:03

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TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 07:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Jul 2025 at 10:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is actively seeking tenders for the provision of services titled "CBC-1820-T-TS Contract Administrator, Clerk of Works & Quantity Surveyor". This procurement, classified under the service industry category for contract administration services, is taking place in the UKH region, specifically in Shefford, United Kingdom. The process is at the tender update stage, with key dates including a final submission deadline on 5th September 2025 and a target contract commencement date of 15th September 2025. The contract duration is set for one year with a possible six-month extension. The procurement is an open, below-threshold competition, inviting comprehensive proposals via the In-tend electronic tendering platform.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in contract administration, as well as those offering clerk of works and quantity surveying services. Small to medium enterprises with expertise in these fields are well-positioned to compete, particularly those that can demonstrate high quality balanced with price competitiveness, as the award criteria weigh 60% on quality and 40% on price. The open competition method allows a wider array of businesses to participate, encouraging innovation and excellence in service delivery. Engaging in this tender could pave the way for establishing or strengthening business relationships with sub-central government entities and enhancing visibility within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1820-T-TS Contract Administrator, Clerk of Works & Quantity Surveyor

Notice Description

Contract Administrator, Clerk of Works & Quantity Surveyor Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: 15th September 2025 Contract term: 1 year + 6 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0566cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051971-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79994000 - Contract administration services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£103,999 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£103,999 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Sanders
Contact Email
procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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