Scope
Description
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.
Contract 1. Highways Commercial Function (Ref. CBC-1884-T-LS)
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,250,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
23 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 5 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
24 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 30 September 2033
- 7 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for up to a further 3.5 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 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
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Cantidad Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMYH-9846-MQQN
20 King Street
Wakefield
WF1 2SR
United Kingdom
Email: robhubbard@cantidad.co.uk
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Highways Commercial Function (Ref. CBC-1884-T-LS)
Contracting authority
Central Bedfordshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNH-1137-QJBX
Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands
Shefford
SG17 5TQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKH25 - Central Bedfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government