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Notice Title

Review of Acceptable Cost Guidance (ACG)

Notice Description

Review current Acceptable Cost Guidance published by Welsh Government, including a cost benchmarking exercise with the key UK building indices in the UK and other relevant data sources. Consider the scope and make recommendations to either expand or reduce or remain as it currently is. Identify a strategy for the frequency and timing of ACG cost reviews. Identify an effective method of updating the ACGs which can be implemented by Welsh Produce a 'How to Use it Guide'.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cc3
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024290-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Direct
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £49,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 13 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period: 16 Mar 2026 - 18 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: CARDIFF
Postcode: CF10 3NQ
Post Town: Cardiff
Country: Wales
Major Region (ITL 1): TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3): TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Cardiff
Electoral Ward: Cathays
Westminster Constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: CAST CONSULT

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024290-2026
17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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