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title: "Retained Cost Advisor"
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# Retained Cost Advisor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a7d886-f87a-4c4b-a599-4792fac906eb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Salford, which sought a retained cost advisor for independent quantity surveying and cost management services. The tender falls under the financial consultancy services category, as per CPV classification 66171000. This process, set in Salford, England with postal code M5 4WT, reached the award stage on 9th April 2026 and aims to provide robust assurance for the university's capital projects. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £7,766, is set to run from 20th April 2026 to 20th April 2031.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for businesses with expertise in financial consultancy and cost management, as it involves ongoing support and the assurance of 'Best Value for Money Basis'. The role suits SMEs looking to engage with educational institutions on significant capital projects. With a focus on benchmarking and industry norms, this contract provides small to medium enterprises an entry point into higher education sector procurement, despite the contract already being awarded to Pick Everard, a large-scale supplier.

## Notice

As part of the University's commitment to provide value for money, we are seeking a retained cost checking service to provide independent quantity surveying and cost management services at key stages of the design and delivery of the capital portfolio for projects that are procured via the PSP. The role will provide independent oversight and robust assurance that projects are being delivered in line with industry norms, benchmarking and in particular, on a 'Best Value for Money Basis'. The appointed Supplier will also provide support to the Capital Projects team in providing quarterly cash flow reports for the University's capital programme, as well as ad hoc quantity surveying and cost management services as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437a6b1f-376f-4b97-946f-05afaff92229 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2026 - 20 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,766 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,766 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PICK EVERARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437a6b1f-376f-4b97-946f-05afaff92229

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437a6b1f-376f-4b97-946f-05afaff92229
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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