Planning

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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Planning

22 May 2026 at 18:25

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is helmed by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, acting through the UK Health Security Agency. Located in London, this central government authority is orchestrating the tender titled "Health Security Campus – Pillar 2B: Cost Assurance Partner (CAP)," which falls under the services industry category. The tender planning was published on 22 May 2026, with key activities expected to start on 1 March 2027 and conclude by 28 February 2033. A notice providing further details is projected for around 1 December 2026.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for firms specializing in specialist cost management and commercial assurance, particularly those experienced in working with government frameworks and construction professional services. The selected Cost Assurance Partner will engage in comprehensive cost oversight, validation, and compliance activities, making it ideal for businesses with a strong background in cost control, financial management, and auditing, especially under NEC contract frameworks. Such expertise will enable companies to contribute significantly to the Health Security Campus programme’s financial monitoring and decision-making processes, thereby driving successful project delivery and fostering business growth via government partnerships.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a251
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048302-2026
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
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20267 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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