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# NBC Cost Management and Assurance Services

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b59e112f-4b09-4c3f-a8c2-cb64e6f2db63

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## Summary

The procurement process for the NBC Cost Management and Assurance Services was conducted by DEFRA, with the objective to acquire services for cost management and assurance within the NBC Programme. The tender, classified under the CPV code for cost calculation and monitoring (71244000), is in the 'Award' stage as of December 2025. The contract was awarded to Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited, with a start date in January 2026 running until June 2027. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. DEFRA’s headquarters are located in London, whereas the services are expected to be delivered across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe. The procurement process officially ended on 3 November 2025, with an award decision made on 28 November 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for firms specialised in project cost management and assurance to engage in a significant government project, aiding DEFRA's strategic initiatives like the PR29 (Animal Lab) and PR30 (Science Hub). Businesses focusing on providing cost assurance serve as critical partners in shaping large-scale programmes, ensuring fiscal discipline and supporting spending reviews. Large corporations experienced in similar consultancy roles would be well-suited for this opportunity, given the scale and complexity of the tasks involved. The contract's duration also offers long-term engagement possibilities, thus fostering sustained business growth within the sector.

## Notice

The NBC Programme requires a Cost Manager and Cost Assurance Partner to provide services to the Programme, to control cost on key projects, such as PR29 (Animal Lab) and PR30 (Science Hub), as well as provide Cost Assurance and advice at a programme level, that assures overall programme costs and supports programme business case and spending reviews. There is an option to extend the services to cover outstanding activity until 31st December 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a593fa-9600-418d-8a9c-f5ed3d15d001 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,139,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,339,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## 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

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a593fa-9600-418d-8a9c-f5ed3d15d001

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2a593fa-9600-418d-8a9c-f5ed3d15d001
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/556f29e0-07e7-408e-92ed-315a6d163259
  20251117_NBC Cost Assurance Partner_Final _OSC_Redacted

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