Scope
Description
Cambridge City Council is seeking to appoint a RICS-regulated consultancy partner to provide integrated cost management and project management services under the NEC4 PSC Option E form of contract. The consultancy will act as a flexible partner, with all work instructed via Task Orders over the duration of the contract. This arrangement will allow the Council to draw down services as required, ranging from early feasibility advice and cost planning through to contract administration, project delivery, and final account. The partner will be expected to bring technical excellence, commercial rigour, and proactive management to ensure outcomes are delivered effectively and efficiently.
Contract 1. Cambridge City Council - PSC Cost & Project Management
Supplier
Contract value
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 December 2025 to 1 December 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
continuation if services
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UKH1 - East Anglia
Information about tenders
- 24 tenders received
- 24 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 24 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 23 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
VARSITY CONSULTING LTD
- Companies House: 10813170
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCDX-8161-PPXL
Lake House
Royston
SG8 9JN
United Kingdom
Email: office@varsityconsult.com
Website: http://www.varsityconsult.com
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Cambridge City Council - PSC Cost & Project Management
Contracting authority
Cambridge City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBT-6819-NDPJ
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government