--- title: "Design Consultancy Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f2a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2a6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust" published: "2026-09-04" --- # Design Consultancy Framework Buyer: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f2a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06f2a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06f2a6.json) ## Summary Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a four-year, multi-supplier estates design and construction consultancy framework for its capital and estates programme. The 11 service areas cover full multidisciplinary design; principal designer; architecture; civil and structural engineering; mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering; fire engineering; project management; building surveying; clerk of works; authorising engineer; and quantity surveying and contract administration. Work will support healthcare refurbishment, redevelopment, new-build, maintenance and improvement projects across the Trust’s estate, including design, technical advice, surveys, cost control, construction monitoring, compliance and project delivery. The opportunity is for services and may suit individual specialist consultancies, multidisciplinary practices and consultant teams. The Trust intends to appoint up to three suppliers for each service area, with the framework used for direct awards or mini-competitions. The procurement has reached tender: the Trust invited suppliers to participate through a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure. Stage 1 is a Selection Questionnaire, followed by an Invitation to Tender for shortlisted suppliers; up to six per lot are expected to reach the second stage. Expressions of interest and PSQ responses were due electronically by 30 September 2026 at 12:00, and clarification questions by 7 September 2026 at 12:00. The intended award decision date was 30 November 2026. The framework period is 14 December 2026 to 15 December 2030. Its estimated value is £4.5 million excluding VAT, or £5.4 million including VAT; individual lot values are generally £409,901 excluding VAT and £491,881 including VAT, while Authorising Engineers is £490,901 excluding VAT and £491,881 including VAT. Suppliers may bid for up to 10 lots and be awarded up to 10. Evaluation combines scored quality criteria with mandatory and pass/fail requirements. This opportunity suits SMEs, VCSEs, specialist consultancies and multidisciplinary teams with relevant healthcare or similarly complex estates experience. Strong candidates will need demonstrable technical competence in the chosen service area, organisational capability, sound financial standing, appropriate insurance and sufficient qualified resources throughout the framework. The Trust will assess health and safety management, quality assurance, relevant experience, technical expertise and the ability to deliver the required services reliably. Depending on the lot, useful capabilities include architectural and engineering design, CDM and Building Regulations compliance, fire safety, cost planning, contract administration, project governance, surveying, construction quality inspection, authorising-engineer assurance or BIM and digital information management. Evidence of environmental sustainability, carbon reduction, net-zero support and social value will also be evaluated, alongside compliance with mandatory exclusion grounds and the required minimum standards. ## Notice Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a four-year, multi-supplier Estates Design and Construction Consultancy Framework to support its capital and estates programmes. The framework will cover 11 specialist consultancy Lots, including design, engineering, project management, surveying and contract administration services. The procurement will use a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising an SQ followed by an ITT, with up to three suppliers appointed per Lot ### Lot Information Full Design Services Provision of multidisciplinary design consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and public health design, together with coordination of specialist disciplines and overall design management. The Lot is intended to provide an integrated design service from a single consultancy or multidisciplinary team across projects of varying scale and complexity Authorising Engineers Provision of Authorising Engineer consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include independent technical advice, compliance assurance, audits and assessments, review of engineering systems and procedures, appointment and assessment of Authorised Persons, and specialist guidance to support the safe operation and management of healthcare engineering systems. Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration Services Provision of quantity surveying and contract administration consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include cost planning, estimating, procurement and tender support, contract administration, valuations, change control, cost reporting, final accounts and commercial advice throughout the design, construction and completion stages of projects. Principal Designer Services Provision of Principal Designer services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme, including management and coordination of health and safety considerations during the design phase. Services may include supporting compliance with relevant CDM and Building Regulations requirements, coordinating designers, identifying and managing design-related risks, and providing appropriate advice and assurance throughout the design and construction process Architectural Services Provision of architectural design and consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, planning support, design development, technical specifications and coordination with other design disciplines across healthcare refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build projects. Civil and Structural Engineering Services Provision of civil and structural engineering consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include structural assessments, surveys, feasibility studies, structural and civil design, drainage and infrastructure design, technical specifications and coordination with other design disciplines across refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build projects. Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services Provision of mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include surveys, feasibility studies, system assessments, design and specification of building services, energy and sustainability solutions, infrastructure upgrades and coordination with other design disciplines across refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build projects. Fire Engineering Services Provision of fire engineering consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include fire safety design and strategy, technical assessments, fire engineering advice, review of design proposals, support with regulatory compliance and coordination with other design disciplines across refurbishment, redevelopment and new-build healthcare projects. Project Management Provision of project management consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include project planning, programme and risk management, stakeholder coordination, governance and reporting, procurement support, cost and programme monitoring, and management of projects from inception through design, construction, commissioning and completion. Building Surveying Services Provision of building surveying consultancy services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include building condition surveys, defect diagnosis, feasibility studies, refurbishment advice, preparation of specifications and schedules of work, compliance assessments and technical advice relating to the maintenance, improvement and development of the Trust's estate Clerk of Works Services Provision of Clerk of Works services to support the Trust's capital and estates programme. Services may include site inspections, monitoring workmanship and materials, checking compliance with drawings and specifications, identifying defects and quality issues, maintaining inspection records, reporting on construction progress and supporting the Trust in achieving required quality standards throughout project delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084057-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2026 - 15 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,500,000 | | Lots value | £4,589,911 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | | Locality | OXFORD | | Postcode area | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 4XN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Littlemore | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2026 at 16:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084057-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084057-2026 4th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/page/home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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