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.
Total value (estimated)
- £450,000 excluding VAT
- £540,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 January 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2036
- 10 years, 5 months, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 5 years. The level of support and spend will be higher in the initial 2 years of the contract to help embed the new cost models however there will be a need for ongoing support.
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
Contract locations
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender must be submitted through Supply Hertfordshire (In-tend). The website is www.supplyhertfordshire.uk.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality will be 70% and Price 30% |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality will be 70% and Price 30%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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