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title: "Cost Management for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes"
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published: "2026-07-31"
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# Cost Management for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d8ea

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for "Cost Management for UHMB Diagnostic Schemes" under the services industry category, specifically focusing on quantity surveying services. The procurement, with an award made on 15th July 2026, targets projects at Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital, and Westmorland General Hospital to support diagnostic feasibility schemes. The process reached the award stage and employed a limited procurement method by direct award via the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework. This approach avoided a competitive process, ensuring efficiency and compliance with statutory and regulatory standards under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses specializing in quantity surveying and cost management services, particularly those with expertise in healthcare sector projects. It focuses on offering services such as cost advice, design alternatives, cost plan development, and scheduling. The selected supplier, Day Cost Management Limited, an SME based in Manchester, exemplifies the type of business well-positioned to benefit from engagements of this nature, suggesting firms with similar profiles and capabilities could pursue future opportunities in this framework or related procurement activities. Business growth can be achieved by aligning with continuous healthcare infrastructure improvement projects, maintaining patient capacity and regulatory compliance, and ensuring timely project completion.

## Notice

Provision of Quantity Surveying and Cost Management Services to support the Trusts Diagnostic Feasibility Scheme consisting of numerous (7) projects including replacement programmes and capacity expansions. This will be across all 3 sites : Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital. 

The service will support RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1-4, including advise on the cost of the project, advise on alternative designs, prepare/maintain/develop cost plans and cash flow forecast, attend client meetings and prepare a detailed schedule of works. Delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist provider to deliver RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1-4, including Quantity Surveying and Cost Management Services in support of Trusts diagnostic feasibility scheme consisting of numerous (7) projects across all sites. The requirement comprises both new build and refurbishment elements, forming part of a wider capital programme to enhance patient capacity, improve operational flow, and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.

The scope of services includes advise on the cost of the project, advise on alternative designs, prepare/maintain/develop cost plans and cash flow forecast, attend client meetings and prepare a detailed schedule of works. Services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and aligned to the design and construction programme to ensure timely delivery.

The Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor. 

The procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust's governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a proportionate, compliant, and value for money approach, avoiding delays associated with undertaking a full competitive process while ensuring continuity and programme delivery.

### Procurement Information

A direct award approach was undertaken for the Trusts Diagnostic Feasibility Scheme, which form part of a wider capital programme to increase capacity, maintain patient flow, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

This direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor ensured immediate mobilisation, maintained continuity of delivery, and avoided additional time and cost associated with undertaking a full competitive procurement process.

This approach is considered proportionate, compliant with the framework terms and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and represents the most efficient route to deliver critical services within the required timeframe while ensuring value for money.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072748-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £107,056 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 7RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal South |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAY COST MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072748-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.day-cm.com
- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

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