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title: "Consultant Framework(s) - Early Market Engagement"
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published: "2022-10-14"
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# Consultant Framework(s) - Early Market Engagement

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb4c889c-5bc5-4ee8-9bcb-14a7d0484245

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland, has initiated a tender process titled "Consultant Framework(s) - Early Market Engagement" within the services category. The procurement aims to replace several NHS frameworks in Scotland and seeks potential providers for lead advisor, project management, cost consultancy, and other services. The contract period is set to start on May 1, 2023, and end on April 30, 2027, with a total value of £20,000,000. The tender period closes on October 14, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services to engage with NHSScotland. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Located in Scotland, this procurement process offers a chance for businesses to shape NHSScotland's procurement strategy and potentially secure long-term contracts in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHSScotland are in the process of starting the procurement process for the replacement of a number of NHSScotland Consultant Frameworks and would welcome engagement with potential framework providers to fully shape the procurement strategy. These frameworks may include lead advisor (multi-disciplinary consultant), project managers, cost consultants and other consultancy services to be determined following analysis and engagement with users of the framework(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba77a04-04c1-43fa-8cf2-fc816511a1d2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2022 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba77a04-04c1-43fa-8cf2-fc816511a1d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba77a04-04c1-43fa-8cf2-fc816511a1d2
  14th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=720042163
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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