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CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function

Central Bedfordshire Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 14:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
AwardUpdate

11 Mar 2026 at 10:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
AwardUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 17:06

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

24 Feb 2026 at 17:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 11:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded the award stage for the tender titled "CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function," focused on delivering comprehensive commercial functions within the highways consultancy services industry. This contract involves providing strategic and operational support aligned with NEC4TSC processes, which includes effective cost control and governance reporting. Located in Shefford, United Kingdom, this procurement has reached the award stage as of 29 April 2026, with a contract period starting from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030, and an option to extend for up to 3.5 additional years. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the identified supplier is Cantidad Limited, a large-scale consultancy firm based in Wakefield.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services within financial and business management, and highways sectors. It is particularly advantageous for large consultancy firms capable of managing cost control, risk mitigation, and collaboration with local government services. The contract's monetary value and scope extend over several years, providing long-term engagement prospects. Businesses with expertise in NEC4 frameworks and strong governance skills will be well-positioned to compete in such tenders, thereby expanding their footprint in governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function

Notice Description

The Consultant shall provide a comprehensive commercial function capable of delivering strategic and operational support aligned with NEC4TSC processes. The outcomes required include: * Effective cost control and forecasting. * Contract compliance and risk mitigation. * Governance reporting and decision-making support. * Collaboration with the Highways Service Contractor and Council teams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039261-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cantidad Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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