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title: "Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684559"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-06-08"
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# Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy

Buyer: QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684559

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## Summary

Queen Margaret University is conducting a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy." The project, located in Musselburgh, UK, is classified under the education industry category and is currently in the Award stage, having been signed on 16 May 2022. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, with the key objectives focusing on assessing and improving the functional suitability of various spaces within the university. The submission deadline for bids was 28 March 2022, making this an opportunity that has progressed to completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in educational infrastructure, strategic planning, and workspace optimisation. Businesses with expertise in assessing and redesigning educational environments, conducting detailed evaluations of space utilisation, and proposing innovative solutions to improve learning and teaching environments would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations that can demonstrate experience through case studies within the higher education sector, especially related to strategic space reviews, will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

Queen Margaret University is seeking to procure consultancy services for a strategic estates space review. The consultancy services consist of an initial review and report under 3 work streams: Work stream A - Specialist Space Work stream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Work stream C - Offices & Workspace There will also be associated projects under the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Primary Objectives: -To assess current functional suitability of spaces to deliver educationally rich learning and teaching, support diverse research and provide a positive workplace environment. -To categorise the level of change which will support and inform investment in modification and adaptation of space as part of the University Infrastructure Strategy (IS) and to feed into the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). Key Outcomes: Workstream A - Specialist Space 1. Assessment and evaluation of the current pressures on specialist space and their functional suitability and capture implications of plans for future growth. 2. Outline proposals for discrete projects to address issues identified. 3. Prioritisation of projects and a creation of a programme for delivery taking account of deliverability constraints. Workstream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) 1. Assessment and evaluation of the current utilisation and layout of the LRC, opportunities for improved layout and design which supports student centred learning, improves functional suitability and delivers an enriched educational experience. 2. Outline proposals to address issues identified. 3. A phased programme for project delivery taking account of deliverability constraints. Workstream C - Offices & Workspace 1. Capacity assessment for future growth in staff accounting for scenarios for fractional contracts and hybrid working and adoption of agile working. 2. Development of revised workspace planning model to account for: a. implementation of digital strategy b. activity based workplace c. neurodiversity 3.FF&E specification and selection to deliver model as pilot. All three workstreams should include 2D drawings and 3D models and visualisations as required to convey the proposals. Measurement of Outcomes: The achievement of the outcomes will be measured through a series of feedback mechanisms e.g. NSS, staff surveys, stakeholder lessons learned sessions, post-occupancy evaluation. Where these are regular surveys, benchmarking to demonstrate improvement in satisfaction will be undertaken. Where proof of concepts or pilots are utilised, these will be utilised where practical before design of final proposals.

Renewal: Two optional extensions of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450658 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2022 - 14 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MUSSELBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH21 6UU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Musselburgh |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450658
- 25 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441791

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441791
  Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy - Queen Margaret University is seeking to procure consultancy services for a strategic estates space review. The consultancy services consist of an initial review and report under 3 work streams: Work stream A - Specialist Space Work stream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Work stream C - Offices & Workspace There will also be associated projects under the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450658
  Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy - Queen Margaret University is seeking to procure consultancy services for a strategic estates space review. The consultancy services consist of an initial review and report under 3 work streams: Work stream A - Specialist Space Work stream B - Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Work stream C - Offices & Workspace There will also be associated projects under the RIBA Plan of Work 2020.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.qmu.ac.uk/
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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