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Design Consultancy Framework

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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04 Sep 2026 at 16:20

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a four-year, multi-supplier estates design and construction consultancy framework for its capital and estates programme. The 11 service areas are full design; principal designer; architectural; civil and structural engineering; mechanical, electrical and plumbing; fire engineering; project management; building surveying; clerk of works; authorising engineer; and quantity surveying and contract administration services. The work supports healthcare refurbishment, redevelopment, new-build, maintenance and improvement projects, including design, engineering, surveying, cost management, compliance, construction monitoring and project delivery. Services will support the Trust’s estate in Oxford and its wider capital and estates programmes. The main category is design consultancy services (CPV 79415200), although the lots cover a broad range of specialist professional services.

The procurement has reached tender: the Trust invited offers through a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, beginning with a Selection Questionnaire and followed by an Invitation to Tender. Clarification questions were due by 7 September 2026 at 12:00, and participation responses were due electronically by 30 September 2026 at 12:00 through NHS Sourcing (Atamis). The intended award decision date is 30 November 2026. Contracts are planned for 14 December 2026 to 15 December 2030. The estimated total is £4.5m excluding VAT (£5.4m including VAT); individual lots are estimated at £409,901 excluding VAT, except Authorising Engineers at £490,901. Suppliers may bid for up to 10 lots and up to three suppliers may be appointed to each.

This opportunity suits consultancies and specialist practices able to deliver professional services in healthcare or similarly complex estates environments. Relevant capability may include architecture, multidisciplinary design, engineering, fire safety, surveying, project and cost management, contract administration, construction quality monitoring, authorising engineering or principal designer duties, depending on the lot. The Trust will assess comparable experience, technical and organisational capability, professional competence, resource availability, health and safety management, financial standing, insurance, quality assurance and mandatory eligibility requirements. Suppliers should also be able to demonstrate BIM and digital information-management capability where required, environmental sustainability and carbon reduction, social value, and the capacity to provide suitably qualified personnel across the framework period. The lots are identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design Consultancy Framework

Notice Description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a four-year, multi-supplier Estates Design and Construction Consultancy Framework to support its capital and estates programmes. The framework will cover 11 specialist consultancy Lots, including design, engineering, project management, surveying and contract administration services. The procurement will use a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising an SQ followed by an ITT, with up to three suppliers appointed per Lot

Lot Information

Full Design Services

Provision of multidisciplinary design consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and public health design, together with coordination of specialist disciplines and overall design management. The Lot is intended to provide an integrated design service from a single consultancy or multidisciplinary team across projects of varying scale and complexity

Authorising Engineers

Provision of Authorising Engineer consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include independent technical advice, compliance assurance, audits and assessments, review of engineering systems and procedures, appointment and assessment of Authorised Persons, and specialist guidance to support the safe operation and management of healthcare engineering systems.

Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration Services

Provision of quantity surveying and contract administration consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include cost planning, estimating, procurement and tender support, contract administration, valuations, change control, cost reporting, final accounts and commercial advice throughout the design, construction and completion stages of projects.

Principal Designer Services

Provision of Principal Designer services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme, including management and coordination of health and safety considerations during the design phase. Services may include supporting compliance with relevant CDM and Building Regulations requirements, coordinating designers, identifying and managing design-related risks, and providing appropriate advice and assurance throughout the design and construction process

Architectural Services

Provision of architectural design and consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, planning support, design development, technical specifications and coordination with other design disciplines across healthcare refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build projects.

Civil and Structural Engineering Services

Provision of civil and structural engineering consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include structural assessments, surveys, feasibility studies, structural and civil design, drainage and infrastructure design, technical specifications and coordination with other design disciplines across refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build projects.

Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services

Provision of mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include surveys, feasibility studies, system assessments, design and specification of building services, energy and sustainability solutions, infrastructure upgrades and coordination with other design disciplines across refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build projects.

Fire Engineering Services

Provision of fire engineering consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include fire safety design and strategy, technical assessments, fire engineering advice, review of design proposals, support with regulatory compliance and coordination with other design disciplines across refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build healthcare projects.

Project Management

Provision of project management consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include project planning, programme and risk management, stakeholder coordination, governance and reporting, procurement support, cost and programme monitoring, and management of projects from inception through design, construction, commissioning and completion.

Building Surveying Services

Provision of building surveying consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include building condition surveys, defect diagnosis, feasibility studies, refurbishment advice, preparation of specifications and schedules of work, compliance assessments and technical advice relating to the maintenance, improvement and development of the Trust's estate

Clerk of Works Services

Provision of Clerk of Works services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include site inspections, monitoring workmanship and materials, checking compliance with drawings and specifications, identifying defects and quality issues, maintaining inspection records, reporting on construction progress and supporting the Trust in achieving required quality standards throughout project delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f2aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084065-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,589,911 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Further Information

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