Tender

CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function," seeking consulting services in the industry category of financial and management consultancy. The tender is in the "active" stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th January 2026. Located in Shefford, United Kingdom, the council is using an open procedure method for this procurement. This process is designed to deliver comprehensive commercial support following NEC4TSC processes, focusing on cost control, contract compliance, risk mitigation, and governance reporting, with collaboration with the Highways Service Contractor. The contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with possible renewal for up to 3.5 years. Interested parties can submit their bids electronically in English via the specified submission platform.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in financial, highways, and management consultancy services. Companies adept in strategic and operational financial management and those capable of engaging in effective risk management and governance processes are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will have the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders and influence decision-making within Central Bedfordshire Council's infrastructure endeavours. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with a government entity and enhance their profile within the public sector, potentially opening doors for future public contracts both locally and beyond.

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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/080987-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
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
Not specified
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

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