---
title: "Cost Planning Service Provider 2021 framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029012"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2021-11-03"
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# Cost Planning Service Provider 2021 framework

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029012

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## Summary

Highways England has completed the procurement for the "Cost Planning Service Provider 2021 framework," classified under project and design preparation, specifically cost estimation services. This initiative aimed at reinforcing its Cost Planning resources is located in England and falls under the services category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, where the tender was officially concluded on 3rd November 2021, with a contract value of £4.9 million. The framework seeks to appoint up to three service providers to deliver cost plans for projects aligned with the UK's Road Investment Strategy over a duration of 30 months.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in cost estimation, project management, and design services in the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with expertise in cost planning and engineering solutions would be ideally positioned to compete for this tender. Given the structured approach of Highways England, interested suppliers should ensure they meet the specific criteria outlined, including technical competence and resource availability, to enhance their chances of successful engagement.

## Notice

Highways England has replaced its previous Cost Planning Service Provider framework, which provided cost estimating services for road projects. 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 decisions and that governance is maintained. The cost plans prepared by the CP team are used to approve funding at various stages of the project lifecycle. All major programme budgets and funding approvals are informed by cost plans produced by the Cost Planning function. This procurement seeks to bolster the in-house Cost Planning resources.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework seeks to appoint 3 service providers to deliver cost plans for projects in the UK Government's Road Investment Strategy over a 30 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027622-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK; BENCHMARK ESTIMATING; MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 22:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027622-2021
- 7 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022202-2021
- 8 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004666-2021
- 3 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002219-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england

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