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Summary of the contracting process

The NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework, managed by NSS Health Facilities Scotland based in Edinburgh, is currently in the procurement stage of contract updates and awards. This public procurement process falls under the services category in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. The framework, which began on 1st May 2021, extends two lots until April and September 2027 for lot 1 and lot 2 respectively, with an additional 24-month extension due to uncertain capital funding. This extension aims to bridge the gap while the Scottish Government develops a new construction delivery model expected by March 2026. The procurement location is primarily within the UKM region.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services to expand in the public sector by engaging in healthcare projects. With anticipated developments in service reform and construction delivery models, the framework is particularly suited for companies agile enough to adapt to potential contract alliancing principles. SMEs and large enterprises, such as existing suppliers Archus, Buchan + Associates, Carnall Farrar, Currie & Brown UK Limited, and KD Health, stand to benefit from the limited-cap project scope requiring bespoke expertise and a regional focus. The prolonged engagement period suggests a stable pipeline and the chance to contribute sustainably to NHSScotland's infrastructure plans.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework 2018

Notice Description

Lot Information

NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework (2018) Lot 1 & 2

Extension to NHSScotland Healthcare Planner lot 1 & 2 framework framework for a duration up to a maximum of 24 months. A VEAT notification was published previously. The current level of uncertainty in the future NHSScotland capital pipeline is resulting in a position of being unable to scope a successor arrangement to the current Healthcare Planner framework. There is no certainty in the type and scale of projects beyond the short term (1-2 years) focus on lower value backlog maintenance projects as part of the NHSScotland Business Continuity Planning With a replacement to the Frameworks Scotland 3 delivery model currently being scoped, any potential replacement Healthcare Planner framework will require to be linked to the final outcomes of this new construction delivery model. For example, if the new project delivery model seeks to adopt contract alliancing principles, this could result in the requirement of specific contract conditions for Healthcare Planner contracts being required which are yet unknown. Furthermore, this could result in appointment and delivery of the Healthcare Planner services moving to a more regional approach as opposed to the current national approach. The future requirements will not be able to be determined until the successor to Frameworks Scotland 3 strategy and recommendations are completed and approved. This is currently programmed for March 2026. It is anticipated, that by extending the framework by up to a maximum period for 24 months, this will allow for greater clarity around future pipeline and service needs. This should enable a future procurement to have an increased level of pipeline certainty. Due to the cancellation and pausing of projects over the last 9-12 months, combined with the reduction in activity during the pandemic between 2020-2022, the anticipated spend through Healthcare Planner framework lots has been significantly below the stated contract value within the published Contract Notice. It is therefore anticipated that any future call-off from the framework during the 24-month extension period, would still not exceed the original value in the Contract Notice. It is anticipated that the volume of activity will be limited by the current capital and financial constraints. Furthermore, the Scottish Government are currently developing the Service Reform Framework which is due for publication later in 2025 and therefore it would be sensible to understand the outcomes and recommendations to be incorporated into any new Healthcare Planner framework replacement. In the event of a significant change in the current and anticipated short term capital position and or service planning pipeline, a new procurement can commence to enable a new framework. The Framework extension will end on lot 1 - 30/04/2027 and lot 2 - 05/09/2027 or sooner if a successor arrangement is in place before that date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051442
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021679-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71210000 - Advisory architectural services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71222100 - Urban areas mapping services

71222200 - Rural areas mapping services

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NSS Health Facilities Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Archus

Buchan + Associates

Carnall Farrar

Currie & Brown UK Limited

KD Health

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