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Cost Consultancy Services - Albion Square Development, Hull city centre

HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Mar 2026 at 15:30

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Hull City Council involves the provision of Cost Consultancy Services for the Albion Square Development in Hull city centre. The procurement method selected is an open competition, falling below the threshold. Initially tendered in February, the process moved into the award stage by March 2026, concluding with Hewitt Associates Ltd being appointed as the supplier. The contract for these services is set to commence on 30th March 2026 and will run through to 29th September 2026. Key industry categories related to this tender include financial consultancy services and project estimation, essential for the development within the UKE11 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial or cost consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises. Companies such as Hewitt Associates Ltd, selected for their expertise, can leverage this opportunity to establish a foothold in urban development projects. The procurement process prioritises price (60%) and quality (40%), ensuring competitive submissions are not only financially viable but also of high standard. Organisations involved in financial management, project estimation, or evaluation consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, with the potential to expand their portfolio and build relationships critical to future projects in the region.

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Notice Title

Cost Consultancy Services - Albion Square Development, Hull city centre

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) has appointed Hewitt Associates Ltd to provide Cost Consultancy Services - Albion Square Development, Hull city centre. The opportunity was advertised as an open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 30th March 2026 ending by 29th September 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025899-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,670 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 29 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEWITT ASSOCIATES

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