Award

PSC Cost & Project Management

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 09:14

Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Cambridge City Council, involved a tender titled "PSC Cost & Project Management" within the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement aimed to appoint a RICS-regulated consultancy partner to offer cost management and project management services under the NEC4 PSC Option E form of contract. Located in Cambridge, the process followed an open competition method, below the threshold, allowing wide participation. The tender period closed on 27 October 2025, with the award announced on 10 November 2025 to the successful bidder, VARSITY CONSULTING LTD. The contract period is slated to start on 2 December 2025, ending on 1 December 2027, with potential renewal extending up to 2028. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract active and valued at £108,000 gross.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in cost and project management services. Businesses that can deliver technical excellence, commercial rigour, and a proactive project management approach are best suited to capitalise on such opportunities. The project requires adaptability to manage varied service demands effectively, from feasibility studies to project delivery. While VARSITY CONSULTING LTD, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, the tendering process itself was competitive, with 24 bids submitted, indicating a healthy market interest and the potential for future opportunities in similar procurement exercises by Cambridge City Council.

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Notice Title

PSC Cost & Project Management

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council is seeking to appoint a RICS-regulated consultancy partner to provide integrated cost management and project management services under the NEC4 PSC Option E form of contract. The consultancy will act as a flexible partner, with all work instructed via Task Orders over the duration of the contract. This arrangement will allow the Council to draw down services as required, ranging from early feasibility advice and cost planning through to contract administration, project delivery, and final account. The partner will be expected to bring technical excellence, commercial rigour, and proactive management to ensure outcomes are delivered effectively and efficiently.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a67b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074604-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARSITY CONSULTING

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