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title: "PSC Cost & Project Management"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a67b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# PSC Cost & Project Management

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a67b

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Cambridge City Council, involved a tender titled "PSC Cost & Project Management" within the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This procurement aimed to appoint a RICS-regulated consultancy partner to offer cost management and project management services under the NEC4 PSC Option E form of contract. Located in Cambridge, the process followed an open competition method, below the threshold, allowing wide participation. The tender period closed on 27 October 2025, with the award announced on 10 November 2025 to the successful bidder, VARSITY CONSULTING LTD. The contract period is slated to start on 2 December 2025, ending on 1 December 2027, with potential renewal extending up to 2028. The procurement is in the award stage, with the contract active and valued at £108,000 gross.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms, especially those with expertise in cost and project management services. Businesses that can deliver technical excellence, commercial rigour, and a proactive project management approach are best suited to capitalise on such opportunities. The project requires adaptability to manage varied service demands effectively, from feasibility studies to project delivery. While VARSITY CONSULTING LTD, a small to medium enterprise, was awarded the contract, the tendering process itself was competitive, with 24 bids submitted, indicating a healthy market interest and the potential for future opportunities in similar procurement exercises by Cambridge City Council.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council is seeking to appoint a RICS-regulated consultancy partner to provide integrated cost management and project management services under the NEC4 PSC Option E form of contract. The consultancy will act as a flexible partner, with all work instructed via Task Orders over the duration of the contract. This arrangement will allow the Council to draw down services as required, ranging from early feasibility advice and cost planning through to contract administration, project delivery, and final account. The partner will be expected to bring technical excellence, commercial rigour, and proactive management to ensure outcomes are delivered effectively and efficiently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074604-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARSITY CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 09:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074604-2025
- 2 Oct 2025 at 10:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061599-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074604-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061599-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5765

## Notice URLs

- http://www.varsityconsult.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=b2419f12-679f-f011-813a-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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