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title: "NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework 2018"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051442"
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# NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework 2018

Buyer: NSS HEALTH FACILITIES SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051442

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## Summary

The NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework, managed by NSS Health Facilities Scotland based in Edinburgh, is currently in the procurement stage of contract updates and awards. This public procurement process falls under the services category in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. The framework, which began on 1st May 2021, extends two lots until April and September 2027 for lot 1 and lot 2 respectively, with an additional 24-month extension due to uncertain capital funding. This extension aims to bridge the gap while the Scottish Government develops a new construction delivery model expected by March 2026. The procurement location is primarily within the UKM region.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services to expand in the public sector by engaging in healthcare projects. With anticipated developments in service reform and construction delivery models, the framework is particularly suited for companies agile enough to adapt to potential contract alliancing principles. SMEs and large enterprises, such as existing suppliers Archus, Buchan + Associates, Carnall Farrar, Currie & Brown UK Limited, and KD Health, stand to benefit from the limited-cap project scope requiring bespoke expertise and a regional focus. The prolonged engagement period suggests a stable pipeline and the chance to contribute sustainably to NHSScotland's infrastructure plans.

### Lot Information

NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework (2018) Lot 1 & 2

Extension to NHSScotland Healthcare Planner lot 1 & 2 framework framework for a duration up to a maximum of 24 months. A VEAT notification was published previously. The current level of uncertainty in the future NHSScotland capital pipeline is resulting in a position of being unable to scope a successor arrangement to the current Healthcare Planner framework. There is no certainty in the type and scale of projects beyond the short term (1-2 years) focus on lower value backlog maintenance projects as part of the NHSScotland Business Continuity Planning With a replacement to the Frameworks Scotland 3 delivery model currently being scoped, any potential replacement Healthcare Planner framework will require to be linked to the final outcomes of this new construction delivery model. For example, if the new project delivery model seeks to adopt contract alliancing principles, this could result in the requirement of specific contract conditions for Healthcare Planner contracts being required which are yet unknown. Furthermore, this could result in appointment and delivery of the Healthcare Planner services moving to a more regional approach as opposed to the current national approach. The future requirements will not be able to be determined until the successor to Frameworks Scotland 3 strategy and recommendations are completed and approved. This is currently programmed for March 2026. It is anticipated, that by extending the framework by up to a maximum period for 24 months, this will allow for greater clarity around future pipeline and service needs. This should enable a future procurement to have an increased level of pipeline certainty. Due to the cancellation and pausing of projects over the last 9-12 months, combined with the reduction in activity during the pandemic between 2020-2022, the anticipated spend through Healthcare Planner framework lots has been significantly below the stated contract value within the published Contract Notice. It is therefore anticipated that any future call-off from the framework during the 24-month extension period, would still not exceed the original value in the Contract Notice. It is anticipated that the volume of activity will be limited by the current capital and financial constraints. Furthermore, the Scottish Government are currently developing the Service Reform Framework which is due for publication later in 2025 and therefore it would be sensible to understand the outcomes and recommendations to be incorporated into any new Healthcare Planner framework replacement. In the event of a significant change in the current and anticipated short term capital position and or service planning pipeline, a new procurement can commence to enable a new framework. The Framework extension will end on lot 1 - 30/04/2027 and lot 2 - 05/09/2027 or sooner if a successor arrangement is in place before that date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021679-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NSS HEALTH FACILITIES SCOTLAND |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ARCHUS; BUCHAN + ASSOCIATES; CARNALL FARRAR; CURRIE & BROWN; KD HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71222100 - Urban areas mapping services
- 71222200 - Rural areas mapping services
- 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions
- 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests

## Release History

- 15 May 2025 at 11:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021679-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675828
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:628823-2021:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10442

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