Tender

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023)

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023) is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UKM. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for electronic submissions by December 12, 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the 'services' category in the healthcare industry. The framework offers various lots for cost advisor services across different regions in Scotland, with an estimated total value over the term of the framework. Businesses looking to provide consultancy support in the healthcare-built environment sector should explore this opportunity for potential growth.

The NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023) presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in healthcare-built environment projects. The framework allows for call-offs from different regions in Scotland, offering flexibility in procurement routes. Businesses interested in providing cost advisory services and consultancy support to healthcare infrastructure projects should consider bidding, with potential framework expenditure noted for each region. The accessibility and scope of this framework create a conducive environment for business expansion and collaboration within the healthcare procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023)

Notice Description

This Framework will provide Cost Advisor services to Framework Customers (as further described in the Statement of Requirement). There are 4 distinct lots: Lot 1 - National Framework (CAN1). Lot 2 - Region 1 Framework: East + Highland (CAR1). Lot 3 - Region 2 Framework: North + Highland (CAR2). Lot 4 - Region 3 Framework: West + Highland (CAR3). Bidders will be permitted to be appointed to a maximum of three (3) out of the four (4) Frameworks. Bidders will be permitted to bid on all four (4) Frameworks, but they can only be appointed to a maximum of three (3). Bidders will be required to rank their order of preference across the four (4) Frameworks. The Cost Advisor Framework is not limited to only Frameworks Scotland 3 projects, but can be used by Framework Customers to support on the delivery of all healthcare-built environment projects across Scotland. Framework Customers will have the opportunity to Call Off from the Cost Advisor Framework for all available procurement routes including but not limited to Hub, Minor Building Works Frameworks, traditional procurements and direct appointments. And any other future procurement methods such as mutual investment model The Cost Advisor Framework are intended to provide accessible independent consultancy support to the Framework Customers on a Call Off basis. The authority is not able to guarantee the volume, type or value of any work called off under the framework however the current estimate of the total potential value over the term of the framework is noted within the contract notice. The current realistic anticipated framework expenditure is circa CAN1 - 10 million GBP and CAR1 /CAR2 / CAR3 - 2.8 million GBP over the 4 years.

Lot Information

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAR2 Regional

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAR1 Regional

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAN1 National

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAR3 Regional

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000745548
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491928
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71500000 - Construction-related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£28,400,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michael.walker3@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1698794410

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491928
    NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023) - This Framework will provide Cost Advisor services to Framework Customers (as further described in the Statement of Requirement). There are 4 distinct lots: Lot 1 - National Framework (CAN1). Lot 2 - Region 1 Framework: East + Highland (CAR1). Lot 3 - Region 2 Framework: North + Highland (CAR2). Lot 4 - Region 3 Framework: West + Highland (CAR3). Bidders will be permitted to be appointed to a maximum of three (3) out of the four (4) Frameworks. Bidders will be permitted to bid on all four (4) Frameworks, but they can only be appointed to a maximum of three (3). Bidders will be required to rank their order of preference across the four (4) Frameworks. The Cost Advisor Framework is not limited to only Frameworks Scotland 3 projects, but can be used by Framework Customers to support on the delivery of all healthcare-built environment projects across Scotland. Framework Customers will have the opportunity to Call Off from the Cost Advisor Framework for all available procurement routes including but not limited to Hub, Minor Building Works Frameworks, traditional procurements and direct appointments. And any other future procurement methods such as mutual investment model The Cost Advisor Framework are intended to provide accessible independent consultancy support to the Framework Customers on a Call Off basis. The authority is not able to guarantee the volume, type or value of any work called off under the framework however the current estimate of the total potential value over the term of the framework is noted within the contract notice. The current realistic anticipated framework expenditure is circa CAN1 - 10 million GBP and CAR1 /CAR2 / CAR3 - 2.8 million GBP over the 4 years.

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