Published date: 21 May 2021
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Contract summary
Industry
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000
Location of contract
East of England
Value of contract
£130,000
Procurement reference
LGSS001-DN530282-93430413
Published date
21 May 2021
Closing date
7 April 2021
Closing time
5:30pm
Contract start date
19 April 2021
Contract end date
18 April 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Other
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Cambridgeshire County Council requires a consultant in the position of a Cost Manager, to support the Council in the delivery of a major highway/civil engineering project managed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
The Greater Cambridge Partnership is the local delivery body for a City Deal with central Government, bringing powers and investment, worth up to £1 billion over 15 years, to vital improvements in infrastructure, supporting and accelerating the creation of 44,000 new jobs, 33,500 new homes and 420 additional apprenticeships.
The four partners are:
• Cambridge City Council
• Cambridgeshire County Council
• South Cambridgeshire District Council
• University of Cambridge
The Cost Manager scope will evolve through 2 stages:
1) Stage 1 Pre Application - Review and assess cost estimates produced by design consultants; one cost estimate for Cambridge South East Transport Phase 2 and one cost estimate for Cambridge South West Travel Hub. Prepare cost plan and agree budget for inclusion in economic and financial assessment. Assess appropriate risk contingency for inclusion in cost plan. Establish cost profile and funding sources. Establishing funding sources involves identifying, as part of the cost plan, what the funding sources are and that there is adequate funding available. Advise on cost and financial risk contingencies for different procurement options. Advise on optimum options to control cost and deliver certainty of outcome. Collate financial progress reports from the supply chain. Prepare monthly cost reports and budget forecasts.
2) Stage 2 Application to Start of Works - Develop cost plan from Stage 1 and assess appropriate risk contingency for inclusion in cost plan. Establish cost profile and funding sources which involves identifying, as part of the cost plan, what the funding sources are and that there is adequate funding available. Advise on cost and financial risk contingencies for adopted procurement route. Develop pre-tender cost estimate. Assess financial bids and advise on adequacy. Advise on cost risk in contractor pricing and methodology. From preferred bid develop pre-construction cost plan and establish control measures for construction phase. Collate financial progress reports from the supply chain. Prepare monthly cost reports and budget forecasts.
The support excludes the provision of legal advice of the type normally provided by a Paralegal, Solicitor or Counsel. The preferred provider will be excluded from bidding for or providing professional services for any company, group or subsidiary who tender for any associated construction contract.
This is a further competition using the ESPO 664 Consultancy Services Framework Lot 5: Highways, Transport and Logistics.
Award information
Awarded date
16 April 2021
Contract start date
10 May 2021
Contract end date
9 May 2024
Total value of contract
£117,334
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
WSP UK Limited
Address
WSP House,
70 Chancery Lane,
London,
WC2A 1AFReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Jane Osayimwen
Address
Shire Hall
Castle Hill
Cambridge
CB3 0AP
United Kingdom
jane.osayimwen@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
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