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title: "Cost Planning Services Provider Framework"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2018-09-28"
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# Cost Planning Services Provider Framework

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f585fbd3-f833-44a0-bbe5-d2bad688f515

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## Summary

Highways England is seeking a Cost Planning Services Provider to support the delivery of cost estimating and planning through an open tender process. The tender, titled "Cost Planning Services Provider Framework," was published on 28th September 2018 and remains active. The procurement method is an open procedure, which means any interested parties can submit bids until the deadline of 29th October 2018. The work will be contracted under the NEC3 Professional Services Framework, aimed at achieving sustainable and cost-effective solutions aligned with the Road Investment Strategy in the UK, specifically targeting locations across England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in management-related services and cost planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to engage a diverse range of providers. Companies adept at delivering cost estimating services, strategic financial planning, and capable of adhering to governmental regulations will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could allow businesses to establish long-term partnerships with Highways England, thus enhancing their market presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Commercial Services wish to procure a Cost Planning Service Partner to provide specialist services, to deliver cost estimating and planning. The form of contract is NEC3 Professional Services Framework Contract so that work can be instructed on a task basis. The key aims of the proposal are to deliver a cost effective, sustainable solution in Highways England to support the Road Investment Strategy. The Cost Planning function is responsible for delivering cost planning services which ensures that the business has detailed cost information to make properly informed business decision and that governance is maintained. All major programme budgets and funding approvals are informed by cost plans produced by the Cost Planning function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848008d9-2fcd-4547-8fb4-899c8a4b8732 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 21 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848008d9-2fcd-4547-8fb4-899c8a4b8732

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848008d9-2fcd-4547-8fb4-899c8a4b8732
  28th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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