---
title: "Cost consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bba5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-24"
---

# Cost consultant

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bba5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, designated as a public authority in the central government sector, sought a cost consultant to develop further options and a business case. This process pertained to the services industry category and took place in Cambridge, United Kingdom (region UKH12). The tender process has reached the award stage, with contracts being signed on 19th June 2026 and the contract period commencing on 24th June 2026, running through to 23rd June 2027. The procurement method was below the threshold and classified as unknown.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for SMEs engaged in feasibility studies, advisory services, and analysis, as demonstrated by the successful appointment of Castons Consulting Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise. Companies capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services, particularly in cost management and business case development within the healthcare infrastructure domain, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. By securing such contracts, businesses can expand their expertise and portfolio, aligned with public sector requirements.

## Notice

1507 -Cost consultant to develop further options and business case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059203-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 0QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Queen Edith's |
| Westminster constituency | South Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 08:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059203-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059203-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.castons.com
- https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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