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title: "NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE \"AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2020-07-07"
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# NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000493347

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender is for the "NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework," which falls under the health industry category. Currently, the procurement stage is in the award phase, with the contract awarded to multiple suppliers, including AECOM and Currie & Brown UK Limited. The total estimated value of the framework is approximately £4 million, and the deadline for tender submissions was on 30 August 2017. The procurement method utilised is a selective tender under a restricted procedure, intended to provide cost advisory services on a call-off basis for construction projects within the NHSScotland framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and cost advisory services to grow and expand their market presence. Firms that possess expertise in providing consultancy support for public health projects, particularly those familiar with procurement routes like NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, are particularly suited to compete. Additionally, larger firms and SMEs that can demonstrate adequate financial standing and relevant experience will find this a beneficial tender, as they have the chance to contribute to meaningful public health projects while potentially increasing their operational scope within the public sector.

## Notice

This Framework will provide Cost Advisor services to Framework Customers (as further described in the Statement of Requirement) on a call-off basis. Please note the content of all of this SOR which specifies the full requirements which are relevant to the performance of a prospective Cost Advisors duties under the proposed CA Framework. The role of Cost Advisor is varied and may include inputs to projects to be delivered via a variety of procurement routes as indicated above. It will be a key requirement of this framework to provide Cost Advisor services for construction projects procured under the NEC3/ NEC4 suite of contracts. The Cost Advisor will be required to be conversant with all procurement routes used to deliver NHSScotland projects. The authority is not able to guarantee the volume, type or value of any work called off under the framework however the current estimate of the total potential value over the term of the framework is noted below.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the procurement documents All procurement documents can be accessed from the Public Contract Scotland - Tender portal Project Code - 8024 PQQ Code - 2586. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This procurement is not suitable to be divided into lots as that is not considered to be cost effective or time efficient for the type and range of work anticipated.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389965 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | £4,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; CURRIE & BROWN; GARDINER & THEOBALD; THOMSON GRAY; TURNER & TOWNSEND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389965
- 31 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291309

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG291309
  NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework - This Framework will provide Cost Advisor services to Framework Customers (as further described in the Statement of Requirement) on a call-off basis. Please note the content of all of this SOR which specifies the full requirements which are relevant to the performance of a prospective Cost Advisors duties under the proposed CA Framework. The role of Cost Advisor is varied and may include inputs to projects to be delivered via a variety of procurement routes as indicated above. It will be a key requirement of this framework to provide Cost Advisor services for construction projects procured under the NEC3/ NEC4 suite of contracts. The Cost Advisor will be required to be conversant with all procurement routes used to deliver NHSScotland projects. The authority is not able to guarantee the volume, type or value of any work called off under the framework however the current estimate of the total potential value over the term of the framework is noted below.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL389965
  NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework - This Framework will provide Cost Advisor services to Framework Customers (as further described in the Statement of Requirement) on a call-off basis. Please note the content of all of this SOR which specifies the full requirements which are relevant to the performance of a prospective Cost Advisors duties under the proposed CA Framework. The role of Cost Advisor is varied and may include inputs to projects to be delivered via a variety of procurement routes as indicated above. It will be a key requirement of this framework to provide Cost Advisor services for construction projects procured under the NEC3/ NEC4 suite of contracts. The Cost Advisor will be required to be conversant with all procurement routes used to deliver NHSScotland projects. The authority is not able to guarantee the volume, type or value of any work called off under the framework however the current estimate of the total potential value over the term of the framework is noted below.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.frameworks-scotland2.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000493347
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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