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title: "Greater Cambridge Partnership Contract Support Services - Cambridge South East Transport (CSET) Phase 2 and Cambridge South West Travel Hub"
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# Greater Cambridge Partnership Contract Support Services - Cambridge South East Transport (CSET) Phase 2 and Cambridge South West Travel Hub

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2e1238e-75ae-42e3-a3e3-c35c197d7cb7

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Greater Cambridge Partnership Contract Support Services - Cambridge South East Transport (CSET) Phase 2 and Cambridge South West Travel Hub." This procurement, classified under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, falls under the award stage and was published on 21st May 2021. The tender has a total project value of £130,000, with the contract period commencing on 19th April 2021 and concluding on 18th April 2024. The application period for bidding ended on 7th April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in cost management and engineering consultancy within the infrastructure sector. Businesses that offer expertise in highway and civil engineering projects will find this procurement particularly relevant, especially those capable of advising on cost estimation, financial risk management, and construction cost control processes. Engaging with the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s extensive infrastructure improvements could lead to further contracts and partnerships, supporting the development of the region.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council requires a consultant in the position of a Cost Manager, to support the Council in the delivery of a major highway/civil engineering project managed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership. The Greater Cambridge Partnership is the local delivery body for a City Deal with central Government, bringing powers and investment, worth up to PS1 billion over 15 years, to vital improvements in infrastructure, supporting and accelerating the creation of 44,000 new jobs, 33,500 new homes and 420 additional apprenticeships. The four partners are: * Cambridge City Council * Cambridgeshire County Council * South Cambridgeshire District Council * University of Cambridge The Cost Manager scope will evolve through 2 stages: 1) Stage 1 Pre Application - Review and assess cost estimates produced by design consultants; one cost estimate for Cambridge South East Transport Phase 2 and one cost estimate for Cambridge South West Travel Hub. Prepare cost plan and agree budget for inclusion in economic and financial assessment. Assess appropriate risk contingency for inclusion in cost plan. Establish cost profile and funding sources. Establishing funding sources involves identifying, as part of the cost plan, what the funding sources are and that there is adequate funding available. Advise on cost and financial risk contingencies for different procurement options. Advise on optimum options to control cost and deliver certainty of outcome. Collate financial progress reports from the supply chain. Prepare monthly cost reports and budget forecasts. 2) Stage 2 Application to Start of Works - Develop cost plan from Stage 1 and assess appropriate risk contingency for inclusion in cost plan. Establish cost profile and funding sources which involves identifying, as part of the cost plan, what the funding sources are and that there is adequate funding available. Advise on cost and financial risk contingencies for adopted procurement route. Develop pre-tender cost estimate. Assess financial bids and advise on adequacy. Advise on cost risk in contractor pricing and methodology. From preferred bid develop pre-construction cost plan and establish control measures for construction phase. Collate financial progress reports from the supply chain. Prepare monthly cost reports and budget forecasts. The support excludes the provision of legal advice of the type normally provided by a Paralegal, Solicitor or Counsel. The preferred provider will be excluded from bidding for or providing professional services for any company, group or subsidiary who tender for any associated construction contract. This is a further competition using the ESPO 664 Consultancy Services Framework Lot 5: Highways, Transport and Logistics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1fa5ad-59fc-4ff9-8d72-22a9e976818d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 9 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £117,334 |
| 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 21 May 2021 at 07:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1fa5ad-59fc-4ff9-8d72-22a9e976818d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d1fa5ad-59fc-4ff9-8d72-22a9e976818d
  21st May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

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