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Scope and fee estimator

Pick a service and enter the size of the job. The fee range and delivery time update as you type.

Service
Bill of quantities
Handover pack
One package per asset.
NEC compensation event audit
Indicative fee range

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Retention calculator

Tell us where the project stands. We recommend the service, turnaround and fee band, and show the fee against the retention you are owed. About handover packs

Incomplete records are a common reason retention is held. Release still depends on your contract and your client.

Band A
Under £2,500
Band B
£2,500 to £4,999
Band C
£5,000 to £8,749
Band D
£8,750 and over
Recommended service
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Estimated fee band

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    Handover checklist

    Tick the records you already hold. Anything left unticked is what usually holds up sign-off and retention.

    Records in place
    Handover readiness 0%

    Tick the records you already have to see how ready the pack is.

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    CIF readiness checker

    Seven questions that decide whether a bid is eligible and ready to submit. Every gap comes with the next step. DfE guidance: GOV.UK

    Only asked of academies in a trust.

    Based on DfE's published CIF 2027 to 2028 guidance; DfE makes the final decision.

    Registration for new applicants, 12 noon 30 November 2026
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    Bid readiness 0%

    • Answer the questionsYour gaps and next steps appear here.

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    CIF fee calculator

    Enter the project value to see the bid fee, a typical full appointment and the CIF fee cap at that value.

    The total cost of the works you plan to bid for.

    The bid fee is the greater of £1,750 or 1% of the project value. A full appointment, bid to handover, is quoted as a share of the project value and sits inside the CIF 10% fee cap with any other professional fees.

    CIF bid fee

    £2,500

    • Full appointment, through to handover£12,500 to £17,500
    • CIF 10% fee cap at this value£25,000

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