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title: "TVSP - Cost Consultant"
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# TVSP - Cost Consultant

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-366b166c-00ed-4066-9513-42bef5675969

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## Summary

The University of Reading is currently conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "TVSP - Cost Consultant." This tender, classified under the CPV code 71242000, focuses on project and design preparation, cost estimation, and will take place in Reading, South East England. The procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25th February 2022. The total value of the contract is estimated at £200,000, with a minimum value of £150,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 28th March 2022 and run until 28th March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide array of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the consultancy and cost estimation sectors. Firms with expertise in project management, construction costing, and design preparation can leverage this contract to establish or grow their presence in the educational sector. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the University is open to engaging with diverse suppliers who can provide flexible and timely support in various project capacities as needed.

## Notice

As part of the University's on-going feasibility studies into potential development opportunities South of the M4, specialist input is now needed to assist the Commercial, Strategic Estates and Programme Management Teams in reviewing and developing those opportunities as they arise. This is likely to be a flexible role on a call off basis as part of a Core Team of key consultants under the Programme Management Office. Its aim being to rapidly mobilise support consultants as studies / workstreams arise. Works will vary from small standalone studies ending between RIBA Stage 0 and 2, to more detailed input needed to deliver simple site works, to larger commissions such as input into Local Plan Promotions and securing of Outline Planning consents. The chosen consultant will be expected to be able to service all commissions, regardless of scale, in a timely manner. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad8f5b8-7d30-41a5-9231-154a0ae8a58f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2022 - 28 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad8f5b8-7d30-41a5-9231-154a0ae8a58f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bad8f5b8-7d30-41a5-9231-154a0ae8a58f
  24th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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