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title: "NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000745548"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)"
published: "2023-11-03"
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# NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023)

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000745548

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023) is being conducted by The Common Services Agency (NHS National Services Scotland) in Edinburgh, UKM. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for electronic submissions by December 12, 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the 'services' category in the healthcare industry. The framework offers various lots for cost advisor services across different regions in Scotland, with an estimated total value over the term of the framework. Businesses looking to provide consultancy support in the healthcare-built environment sector should explore this opportunity for potential growth.

The NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023) presents significant business growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in healthcare-built environment projects. The framework allows for call-offs from different regions in Scotland, offering flexibility in procurement routes. Businesses interested in providing cost advisory services and consultancy support to healthcare infrastructure projects should consider bidding, with potential framework expenditure noted for each region. The accessibility and scope of this framework create a conducive environment for business expansion and collaboration within the healthcare procurement landscape.

## Notice

This Framework will provide Cost Advisor services to Framework Customers (as further described in the Statement of Requirement). There are 4 distinct lots: Lot 1 - National Framework (CAN1). Lot 2 - Region 1 Framework: East + Highland (CAR1). Lot 3 - Region 2 Framework: North + Highland (CAR2). Lot 4 - Region 3 Framework: West + Highland (CAR3). Bidders will be permitted to be appointed to a maximum of three (3) out of the four (4) Frameworks. Bidders will be permitted to bid on all four (4) Frameworks, but they can only be appointed to a maximum of three (3). Bidders will be required to rank their order of preference across the four (4) Frameworks. The Cost Advisor Framework is not limited to only Frameworks Scotland 3 projects, but can be used by Framework Customers to support on the delivery of all healthcare-built environment projects across Scotland. Framework Customers will have the opportunity to Call Off from the Cost Advisor Framework for all available procurement routes including but not limited to Hub, Minor Building Works Frameworks, traditional procurements and direct appointments. And any other future procurement methods such as mutual investment model The Cost Advisor Framework are intended to provide accessible independent consultancy support to the Framework Customers on a Call Off basis. 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 within the contract notice. The current realistic anticipated framework expenditure is circa CAN1 - 10 million GBP and CAR1 /CAR2 / CAR3 - 2.8 million GBP over the 4 years.

### Lot Information

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAR2 Regional

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAR1 Regional

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAN1 National

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

NHSScotland Cost Advisor Framework (2023) - CAR3 Regional

As per the procurement documents uploaded to the Public Contact Scotland Tender portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491928 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,400,000 |
| Lots value | £28,400,000 |
| 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 | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS) |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491928
  NHSScotland Cost Advisor Consultant Framework (2023) - This Framework will provide Cost Advisor services to Framework Customers (as further described in the Statement of Requirement). There are 4 distinct lots: Lot 1 - National Framework (CAN1). Lot 2 - Region 1 Framework: East + Highland (CAR1). Lot 3 - Region 2 Framework: North + Highland (CAR2). Lot 4 - Region 3 Framework: West + Highland (CAR3). Bidders will be permitted to be appointed to a maximum of three (3) out of the four (4) Frameworks. Bidders will be permitted to bid on all four (4) Frameworks, but they can only be appointed to a maximum of three (3). Bidders will be required to rank their order of preference across the four (4) Frameworks. The Cost Advisor Framework is not limited to only Frameworks Scotland 3 projects, but can be used by Framework Customers to support on the delivery of all healthcare-built environment projects across Scotland. Framework Customers will have the opportunity to Call Off from the Cost Advisor Framework for all available procurement routes including but not limited to Hub, Minor Building Works Frameworks, traditional procurements and direct appointments. And any other future procurement methods such as mutual investment model The Cost Advisor Framework are intended to provide accessible independent consultancy support to the Framework Customers on a Call Off basis. 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 within the contract notice. The current realistic anticipated framework expenditure is circa CAN1 - 10 million GBP and CAR1 /CAR2 / CAR3 - 2.8 million GBP over the 4 years.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000745548
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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