Pre-market engagement for upcoming Consultancy Services (CS2) Framework Agreement

LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) is in the planning stage for a new Consultancy Services Framework Agreement, identified as CS2. This framework aims to succeed the Consultancy Services (CS1) and Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy (MDC1) frameworks. The procurement effort, valued at £100,000,000, is classified under the CPV category of consultative engineering and construction services. Scheduled for development through 2026, the framework will cover an extensive range of consultancy and professional services across Scotland, including but not limited to architectural services, project management, and civil and structural engineering. Key pre-market engagement sessions are organised to gather input from potential suppliers, influencing the final framework structure expected to be ready by the future notice date of 30th November 2026.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and professional services within the built environment. Organisations providing services such as architectural design, quantity surveying, engineering consultancy, and building safety compliance, among others, are well-positioned to benefit from participation. The development phase encourages innovative contributions through collaboration, offering businesses the chance to align with the evolving needs of public sector clients across various sectors like asset management and decarbonisation. By engaging in these sessions, businesses can offer their expertise, thus influencing the shape of the final framework, which could potentially enhance growth opportunities and establish long-term partnerships with public procurement bodies in the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pre-market engagement for upcoming Consultancy Services (CS2) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is pleased to announce the commencement of development work for its next-generation Consultancy Services framework, CS2. CS2 is intended to succeed the current Consultancy Services (CS1) and Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy (MDC1) frameworks and will provide a comprehensive consultancy solution for public sector organisations across housing, construction, asset management, retrofit, decarbonisation, building safety and wider built environment projects. The proposed scope, workstream structure and lotting arrangements remain subject to change and will be further developed following pre-market engagement with suppliers and public sector partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy Services (CS2) is one of SPA's upcoming Framework Agreements, and we are seeking input from the market to support its development. At this stage, we propose that the framework will cover the areas listed below. However, the scope remains subject to change following feedback received through the supplier and partner pre-market engagement sessions. We are keen to hear from organisations operating across consultancy and professional services disciplines, including but not limited to: Architectural Services Project Management Quantity Surveying Building Surveying Civil and Structural Engineering Building Services Engineering Principal Designer Services Employers Agent Services Planning Consultancy Retrofit and Decarbonisation Consultancy Compliance and Building Safety Services Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services If your organisation provides services relevant to the proposed framework, we encourage you to attend our in-person pre-market engagement session. The session will provide an opportunity to learn more about the proposed scope and opportunities available, while allowing you to share your expertise and views on the structure of the framework. LHCPG looks forward to working collaboratively with the market to develop a modern, flexible and high-quality consultancy framework that meets the evolving needs of public sector clients Additional information: This framework Agreement (CS2) is the next iteration of our current Consultancy Services (CS1). You can download the procurement guide here: https://www.scottishprocurement.scot/all-frameworks-and-dpss/consultancy-services-cs1/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074939-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

70110000 - Development services of real estate

70111000 - Development of residential real estate

70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate

70331000 - Residential property services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

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

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71246000 - Determining and listing of quantities in construction

71247000 - Supervision of building work

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313100 - Noise-control consultancy services

71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction

71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction

71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction

71314100 - Electrical services

71314200 - Energy-management services

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

71314310 - Heating engineering services for buildings

71315000 - Building services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71315300 - Building surveying services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

71321200 - Heating-system design services

71321300 - Plumbing consultancy services

71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71325000 - Foundation-design services

71327000 - Load-bearing structure design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71340000 - Integrated engineering services

71353200 - Dimensional surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71521000 - Construction-site supervision services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

79994000 - Contract administration services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LHC PROCUREMENT GROUP FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 8AF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM14 West Lothian
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM7 Eastern Scotland, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM9 Southern Scotland

Local Authority
West Lothian
Electoral Ward
Livingston North
Westminster Constituency
Livingston

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