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CBC-1885-T-LS Highways Commercial Function

Central Bedfordshire Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Central Bedfordshire Council

Buyer Address: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, UKH25, SG17 5TQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
2250000.0 GBP
Published
24 Feb 2026, 17:19
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Cantidad Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Highways Commercial Function (Ref. CBC-1884-T-LS)

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