Professional Services Framework 2026 - 2030

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    "description": "Community Benefits apply to this contract. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=830537. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: To be determined as part of Contract Management during the life of the contract, in proportion to the amount of work received from the framework. (SC Ref:830537) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=830537",
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        "description": "Langstane, Castlehill, Grampian, Angus and Albyn Housing Associations are collaboratively seeking to procure the services of construction professional consultancy services to assist with improvement, maintenance, refurbishment and development programmes. This is split into three lots being Architects, Quantity Surveyors and Structural Engineers. The Housing Associations operate across Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Dundee and the Highlands.",
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                "description": "The Associations are collaboratively seeking to establish a framework of around 5-10 consultants on lots 1 and 2, and up to 5 on lot 3, to assist with their plans over the next 4 years. Projects will vary from improvements and refurbishments to conversions and new builds. It is important that consultants are familiar with the geography of the areas covered by this framework and have resources nearby for site visits. Additional information: Quantities and values are estimates only and there is no guarantee to any future business on the Framework.",
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                "description": "QS work is likely to relate to planned / cyclical maintenance programmes (kitchen & bathroom replacements, window replacements, heating upgrades, roof and render works etc) including preparation and issuing of tender documentation through PCS, or mini-competition, and assistance with administering works contracts. There will also be some New Build works through the framework. Additional information: Quantities and values are estimates only. There is no guarantee of the volume or value of work on this Framework.",
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                    "description": "Employer's liability insurance GBP10m Public liability insurance GBP10m Professional indemnity insurance GBP5m Note that for some higher value projects higher value insurance will be required, this will be advised at the time.",
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                    "minimum": "Please provide 3 examples of past experience per lot applied for, from the last 5 years, that provide evidence of experience, relevant to the requirements outlined above. The SPD states last 3 years, but the Housing Associations are happy to extend this to 5 years A mix of new build and improvement works/refurbishment/ reconfiguration works would be preferred. Working in the geographical areas and evidencing the unique challenges this brings would be preferred.",
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