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Strategic Support Partnering Support re Options Appraisal of PFI Facilities Management Proposal

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for a strategic support partnership intended for an options appraisal concerning the facilities management of the Schools Investment Programme. The contract was awarded within the UKM65 region on Orkney Main Island, and it falls under the services industry category, focusing on general public services. The procurement stage involved was the award phase, with the strategic partner identified on 19th August 2024. The award was made through a limited procurement method, specifically under a Framework Agreement facilitated by Hub North, emphasising suitability and availability as key factors in the selection process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that provide consultancy services, focusing on strategic assessments and facilities management within educational settings. The procurement undertaking was driven by the need to conduct surveys and appraisals ahead of the anticipated handback process of the Schools Investment Programme. Independent Intelligence Ltd., an SME, was successfully appointed to fulfil these requirements, demonstrating the potential for suitably skilled consultancy firms to secure similar contracts, particularly those with experience in public services and familiarity with framework agreements. Businesses that can respond swiftly to urgent needs and possess relevant expertise in facilities and maintenance strategies will find such tenders promising avenues to expand their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Support Partnering Support re Options Appraisal of PFI Facilities Management Proposal

Notice Description

To undertake an options appraisal and survey of the Schools Investment Programme Estate

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Schools Investment Programme (SIP) facilities management contract with Galliford Try awarded in September 2010 for the ongoing maintenance of Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Primary School, Papdale Halls of Residence and Pickaquoy Swimming Pool, comes to an end of its initial term in September 2025. There is an option to extend the contract by a further 5 years. As part of the contract, OIC as the client, must undertake an options appraisal and survey of the stock before handback, this must be done by an independent consultant.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded under a Framework Agreement Hub North Strategic Partnering Services with Subconsultants selected by Hub North on the basis of suitability and availability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826449
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554148
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£101,920 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT INTELLIGENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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