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title: "CPSP P125a cost planning process development support"
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# CPSP P125a cost planning process development support

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db5b6180-ba9f-4b94-a66a-852a2d586d54

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking support for the "CPSP P125a cost planning process development" in the services category, specifically focusing on project and design preparation and cost estimation. This tender was awarded on 25th September 2020, with a total contract value of £26,120. The contract commenced on 26th September 2020 and concluded on 31st December 2020. The procurement method utilised here was selective, and the service was awarded under a framework agreement, with delivery required across various regions of the United Kingdom, including North East, West Midlands, and London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in cost planning and estimation services. Such businesses can leverage their expertise in project management and design preparation to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future. The framework agreement indicates potential for ongoing collaboration within this industry, making it particularly suitable for firms positioned to provide insightful cost management solutions. Engaging in such tenders can lead to business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with major contracting authorities like Highways England.

## Notice

Direct award under the cost planning service provider framework for cost planning process development support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952a2ddc-bff1-4bf2-8540-c90dc0d58e61 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,120 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENCHMARK ESTIMATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952a2ddc-bff1-4bf2-8540-c90dc0d58e61

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/952a2ddc-bff1-4bf2-8540-c90dc0d58e61
  1st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7001f2a7-ee6b-4493-bb0d-1b6ee8f015b8
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0100f47e-ccd7-4b4c-b8f0-07649aef6cd5
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england

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