Cost consultant

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, designated as a public authority in the central government sector, sought a cost consultant to develop further options and a business case. This process pertained to the services industry category and took place in Cambridge, United Kingdom (region UKH12). The tender process has reached the award stage, with contracts being signed on 19th June 2026 and the contract period commencing on 24th June 2026, running through to 23rd June 2027. The procurement method was below the threshold and classified as unknown.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in feasibility studies, advisory services, and analysis, as demonstrated by the successful appointment of Castons Consulting Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise. Companies capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services, particularly in cost management and business case development within the healthcare infrastructure domain, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their expertise and portfolio, aligned with public sector requirements.

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Notice Title

Cost consultant

Notice Description

1507 -Cost consultant to develop further options and business case

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bba5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059203-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,970 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2027 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
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTONS CONSULTING

Further Information

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