Scope
Reference
CPU00578
Description
Dacorum Borough Council is procuring a Commercial Advisor to support the mobilisation and ongoing management of its new suite of housing contracts, including Repairs, Maintenance, and Capital Delivery, as well as associated Mechanical & Electrical, Fire Safety & Security, and Lift Maintenance contracts. The Council is adopting cost-plus and open book cost models to drive transparency, value for money, and robust financial governance across all contracts. The Commercial Advisor will play a pivotal role in embedding these models, providing strategic commercial advice, supporting the Council’s client management and finance teams, and ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of commercial arrangements throughout the contract term. This appointment is central to the Council’s commitment to achieving best value, strong financial controls, and collaborative working with its contractors and stakeholders.
Contract 1. Commercial Advisor
Supplier
Contract value
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates
- 28 January 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2036
- 10 years, 5 months, 4 days
Description of possible extension:
This extension of the contract will be dependant on ongoing requirements and performance of the consultant.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description | Reporting frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Client Satisfaction | Client completes a satisfaction form, scoring each item 1–5. Target - Satisfactory survey – 95% |
1 months |
| Reporting | Presenting reports at requested time Target - within 5 days |
1 months |
| Predictability of Cost | Actual cost of completed projects vs estimated cost of project. 90% (aggregate of all projects) |
1 months |
| Response Time | Time taken to respond to Council requests for advice, support, or attendance at meetings. Acknowledged within 1 working day and substantively responded to within 3 working days. For urgent requests/... |
1 months |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Echelon Consultancy
- Companies House: 05345282
Echelon House, 219a Hatfield Road
St Albans, Hertfordshire
AL1 4TB
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Commercial Advisor
Contracting authority
Dacorum Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGG-5373-XYZX
The Forum, Marlowes
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1DN
United Kingdom
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government