Award

Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy

QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2022 at 00:00

Tender

25 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Queen Margaret University is conducting a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy." The project, located in Musselburgh, UK, is classified under the education industry category and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 16 May 2022. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the key objectives focusing on assessing and improving the functional suitability of various spaces within the university. The submission deadline for bids was 28 March 2022, making this an opportunity that has progressed to completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure, strategic planning, and workspace optimisation. Businesses with expertise in assessing and redesigning educational environments, conducting detailed evaluations of space utilisation, and proposing innovative solutions to improve learning and teaching environments would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate experience through case studies within the higher education sector, especially related to strategic space reviews, will have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy

Notice Description

Queen Margaret University is seeking to procure consultancy services for a strategic estates space review. The consultancy services consist of an initial review and report under 3 work streams: Work stream A - Specialist Space Work stream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Work stream C - Offices & Workspace There will also be associated projects under the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Primary Objectives: -To assess current functional suitability of spaces to deliver educationally rich learning and teaching, support diverse research and provide a positive workplace environment. -To categorise the level of change which will support and inform investment in modification and adaptation of space as part of the University Infrastructure Strategy (IS) and to feed into the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). Key Outcomes: Workstream A - Specialist Space 1. Assessment and evaluation of the current pressures on specialist space and their functional suitability and capture implications of plans for future growth. 2. Outline proposals for discrete projects to address issues identified. 3. Prioritisation of projects and a creation of a programme for delivery taking account of deliverability constraints. Workstream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) 1. Assessment and evaluation of the current utilisation and layout of the LRC, opportunities for improved layout and design which supports student centred learning, improves functional suitability and delivers an enriched educational experience. 2. Outline proposals to address issues identified. 3. A phased programme for project delivery taking account of deliverability constraints. Workstream C - Offices & Workspace 1. Capacity assessment for future growth in staff accounting for scenarios for fractional contracts and hybrid working and adoption of agile working. 2. Development of revised workspace planning model to account for: a. implementation of digital strategy b. activity based workplace c. neurodiversity 3.FF&E specification and selection to deliver model as pilot. All three workstreams should include 2D drawings and 3D models and visualisations as required to convey the proposals. Measurement of Outcomes: The achievement of the outcomes will be measured through a series of feedback mechanisms e.g. NSS, staff surveys, stakeholder lessons learned sessions, post-occupancy evaluation. Where these are regular surveys, benchmarking to demonstrate improvement in satisfaction will be undertaken. Where proof of concepts or pilots are utilised, these will be utilised where practical before design of final proposals.

Renewal: Two optional extensions of 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000684559
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2022 - 14 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MUSSELBURGH
Postcode
EH21 6UU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Musselburgh
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441791
    Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy - Queen Margaret University is seeking to procure consultancy services for a strategic estates space review. The consultancy services consist of an initial review and report under 3 work streams: Work stream A - Specialist Space Work stream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Work stream C - Offices & Workspace There will also be associated projects under the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450658
    Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy - Queen Margaret University is seeking to procure consultancy services for a strategic estates space review. The consultancy services consist of an initial review and report under 3 work streams: Work stream A - Specialist Space Work stream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Work stream C - Offices & Workspace There will also be associated projects under the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.

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