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NHS Estates Technical Standards & Guidance Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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21 Jul 2025 at 09:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process, titled "NHS Estates Technical Standards & Guidance Programme," was managed by NHS England, a key player in England’s healthcare system. This procurement was categorised under Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services within the region of England, UK. The process underwent an 'Open procedure (above threshold)' and concluded the award stage on 1st July 2025. The contract, valued at £7,885,000, spans from 31st March 2024 to 31st March 2028. The tender was particularly suitable for SMEs, offering avenues for smaller enterprises to showcase their capabilities within the NHS infrastructure development framework.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialised in architectural, health planning, and engineering services. With NHS England’s expansive reach, the procurement serves as an ideal platform for skilled consultancy firms and SMEs capable of enhancing healthcare facilities through innovative solutions and technical expertise. Businesses that can offer specialist consultancy support to further develop Health Building Notes and Health Technical Memoranda will find their potential maximised and could leverage this tender to establish a robust presence in the public health sector. ARCHUS LIMITED, a successful SME, exemplifies the type of business that can thrive under this procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Estates Technical Standards & Guidance Programme

Notice Description

The NHS England Technical Standards and Guidance (TSG) Programme is responsible for publication of Health Building Notes (HBNs) and Health Technical Memoranda (HTMs). These have been provided to the NHS since the 1960s, but in 2017 responsibility was discharged from DHSC to NHS Improvement (now NHS England), within the national NHS Estates and Facilities division. Producing TSG requires a specialist skill set, including architects, health planners, engineers, technical author and editorial skills. Since 2018 external specialist consultancy support has been procured to provide the necessary resource and expertise so NHS England can progress updates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb78213a-b63d-49a5-ae9b-383f86895312
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fab8541-37f3-4706-a39e-22f602293ad3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,885,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,885,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCHUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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