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Review of Acceptable Cost Guidance (ACG)

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government

Buyer Address: Gwasanaethau Caffael Corfforaethol / Corporate Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF10 3NQ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Nicola Eades

Contact Email: cpsprocurementadvice@gov.wales

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
49950.0 GBP
Published
17 Mar 2026, 17:25
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
16 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
18 May 2026, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
CAST Consult
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Review current Acceptable Cost Guidance published by Welsh Government, including a cost benchmarking exercise with the key UK building indices in the UK and other relevant data sources. Consider the scope and make recommendations to either expand or reduce or remain as it currently is. Identify a strategy for the frequency and timing of ACG cost reviews. Identify an effective method of updating the ACGs which can be implemented by Welsh Produce a ‘How to Use it Guide’.

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Contract Title: Review of Acceptable Cost Guidance (ACG)

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