Health Security Campus - Pillar 2B: Cost Assurance Partner (CAP)

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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PlanningUpdate

11 Jun 2026 at 10:59

Planning

22 May 2026 at 18:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being undertaken by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting as part of the Crown through the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This tender, titled "Health Security Campus – Pillar 2B: Cost Assurance Partner (CAP)", falls under the services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 1st March 2027 to 28th February 2033. Key activities within this tender will involve cost assurance, cost control, and commercial oversight for the UKHSA Health Security Campus programme, with significant preparatory action expected by 1st December 2026 as further notices regarding the procurement are anticipated.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in cost management and commercial assurance, particularly those with experience in construction professional services frameworks. Companies that excel in cost validation, change request assessment, and budget monitoring, alongside expertise in NEC contract cost requirements, value-for-money assessments, and benchmarking, would find this tender particularly suitable. Given the focus on the development of cost forecasts and commercial governance, this project invites participation from firms capable of providing robust financial oversight and transparent decision-support services, facilitating potential business growth through strategic alignment with UK government standards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Health Security Campus - Pillar 2B: Cost Assurance Partner (CAP)

Notice Description

The Cost Assurance Partner (CAP) will provide specialist cost management and commercial assurance for the remobilised UKHSA Health Security Campus programme. The programme is being delivered through the Pillar 2 Construction Professional Services framework, which includes seven work packages (2A-2G). This requirement relates specifically to Work Package 2B, covering cost assurance, cost control, and commercial oversight. As part of Work Package 2B, the CAP will lead cost assurance activities across the programme, including validation of contractor cost submissions, reviewing change requests, monitoring budgets, and ensuring alignment with UKHSA and government cost standards. The CAP will support the development of cost forecasts, review the cost baseline, advise on cost risks, and ensure that financial controls remain robust throughout delivery. They will also provide independent assurance on compensation events, NEC contract cost requirements, benchmarking, and value?for?money assessments. The CAP will support monthly reporting, commercial governance, and provide transparent cost advice to support decision?making. Overall, the Cost Assurance Partner will help UKHSA maintain strong financial oversight, accurate forecasting, and commercial assurance across the full lifecycle of the Health Security Campus as it progresses through remobilisation and full delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055134-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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