--- title: "CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-29" --- # CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f19d.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council has concluded the award stage for the tender titled "CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function," focused on delivering comprehensive commercial functions within the highways consultancy services industry. This contract involves providing strategic and operational support aligned with NEC4TSC processes, which includes effective cost control and governance reporting. Located in Shefford, United Kingdom, this procurement has reached the award stage as of 29 April 2026, with a contract period starting from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030, and an option to extend for up to 3.5 additional years. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, and the identified supplier is Cantidad Limited, a large-scale consultancy firm based in Wakefield. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in consultancy services within financial and business management, and highways sectors. It is particularly advantageous for large consultancy firms capable of managing cost control, risk mitigation, and collaboration with local government services. The contract's monetary value and scope extend over several years, providing long-term engagement prospects. Businesses with expertise in NEC4 frameworks and strong governance skills will be well-positioned to compete in such tenders, thereby expanding their footprint in governmental projects. ## Notice The Consultant shall provide a comprehensive commercial function capable of delivering strategic and operational support aligned with NEC4TSC processes. The outcomes required include: * Effective cost control and forecasting. * Contract compliance and risk mitigation. * Governance reporting and decision-making support. * Collaboration with the Highways Service Contractor and Council teams. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039261-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,250,000 | | Contracts value | £2,250,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CANTIDAD | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services - 79411100 - Business development consultancy services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 13:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039261-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021677-2026 - 10 Mar 2026 at 17:06 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021525-2026 - 24 Feb 2026 at 17:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016673-2026 - 9 Dec 2025 at 11:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080987-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039261-2026 29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021677-2026 11th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021525-2026 10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016673-2026 24th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080987-2025 9th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire ## Notice URLs - https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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