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Cost Management for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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31 Jul 2026 at 14:08

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Summary of the contracting process

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust procured quantity surveying and cost management services for its diagnostic feasibility scheme. The requirement covers seven projects across Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital, including new-build and refurbishment works, replacement programmes and capacity expansions. The services support RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1 to 4 and include advising on project costs and alternative designs, preparing and maintaining cost plans and cash-flow forecasts, attending client meetings, and producing a detailed schedule of works. The wider capital programme is intended to increase patient capacity, improve operational flow and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. The procurement category is quantity surveying services, under CPV 71324000.

The procurement is complete and has resulted in an award and an active contract. It used a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework, Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor. The award was made to Day Cost Management Limited on 15 July 2026. The contract value is £107,056, and the contract is recorded as active. Evaluation was based on price. One bid was recorded for the requirement. The procurement relates to one defined lot covering the seven-project diagnostic scheme across all three hospital sites. The direct award rationale cited rapid mobilisation, continuity, programme delivery, proportionality, compliance with the framework and value for money.

This outcome indicates demand from the Trust for specialist quantity surveying and cost management support on healthcare capital schemes involving both new-build and refurbishment work. Suppliers seeking to compete for comparable future requirements would need to demonstrate capability across RIBA Stages 1 to 4, including early cost advice, design-option appraisal, cost planning, cash-flow forecasting and preparation of detailed work schedules. Experience of supporting multiple projects across hospital sites would be relevant, as would the capacity to attend client meetings and work to an agreed service-level agreement and design and construction programme. Credibility would also depend on understanding healthcare estates, patient-capacity projects, operational flow and statutory and regulatory compliance. Framework access or an equivalent route into NHS construction consultancy work would be commercially important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cost Management for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes

Notice Description

Provision of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management Services to support the Trusts Diagnostic Feasibility Scheme consisting of numerous (7) projects including replacement programmes and capacity expansions. This will be across all 3 sites : Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital. <br/><br/>The service will support RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1-4, including advise on the cost of the project, advise on alternative designs, prepare/maintain/develop cost plans and cash flow forecast, attend client meetings and prepare a detailed schedule of works. Delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist provider to deliver RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1-4, including Quantity Surveying and Cost Management Services in support of Trusts diagnostic feasibility scheme consisting of numerous (7) projects across all sites. The requirement comprises both new build and refurbishment elements, forming part of a wider capital programme to enhance patient capacity, improve operational flow, and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.

The scope of services includes advise on the cost of the project, advise on alternative designs, prepare/maintain/develop cost plans and cash flow forecast, attend client meetings and prepare a detailed schedule of works. Services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and aligned to the design and construction programme to ensure timely delivery.

The Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor.

The procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust's governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a proportionate, compliant, and value for money approach, avoiding delays associated with undertaking a full competitive process while ensuring continuity and programme delivery.

Procurement Information

A direct award approach was undertaken for the Trusts Diagnostic Feasibility Scheme, which form part of a wider capital programme to increase capacity, maintain patient flow, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.<br/><br/>This direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor ensured immediate mobilisation, maintained continuity of delivery, and avoided additional time and cost associated with undertaking a full competitive procurement process.<br/><br/>This approach is considered proportionate, compliant with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and represents the most efficient route to deliver critical services within the required timeframe while ensuring value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,056 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RG
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Day Cost Management Limited

Further Information

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