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title: "Viability and Cost Consultant related to Graven Hill, Bicester"
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buyer: "CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Viability and Cost Consultant related to Graven Hill, Bicester

Buyer: CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb45bfbc-a989-407b-b343-632c20fe74a7

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## Summary

Cherwell District Council has completed the procurement process for a Viability and Cost Consultant related to the Graven Hill project in Bicester. This tender, classified under Development Consultancy Services (CPV code 73220000), followed an open procedure with key activities wrapped up by 31st January 2025. The project is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. Located in the East of England, this consultancy service encompasses the comprehensive evaluation of development costs and project viability to support ongoing and future construction activities within the region.

The tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the project's suitability criteria favour these kinds of businesses. Successfully bidding for this consultancy could establish a provider as a key player in development services, paving the way for further collaborations with local government projects. The awarded contract, valued at £76,000, went to Highgate Land and Development, and represents a substantial business opportunity within the public sector consultancy market.

## Notice

Request for proposal for Viability and Cost Consultant related to Graven Hill, Bicester

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a76f9-7cb1-4739-a396-1d1def5c4d7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,000 |
| 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 | CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BANBURY |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX15 4AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Cherwell |
| Electoral ward | Adderbury, Bloxham and Bodicote |
| Westminster constituency | Banbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHGATE LAND AND DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2025 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a76f9-7cb1-4739-a396-1d1def5c4d7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/133a76f9-7cb1-4739-a396-1d1def5c4d7c
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89662&B=CHERWELL
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/146564
  User / Company

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