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title: "Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000758780"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS"
published: "2024-09-11"
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# Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000758780

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## Summary

The University of the Highlands and Islands has finalised a public procurement process for a Framework Agreement covering Professional Estates Consultancy Services, categorised under the education sector. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this procurement falls under the "services" category and includes two lots: General Project Management and Property Consultancy Services. The procurement used an open procedure and has now reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 3 September 2024. The consultancy services will be utilised by various UHI academic partners, including UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, and UHI Perth, among others. The framework agreement will span 720 days, with the possibility of extensions, and key initial tender submission deadlines were extended to 2 May 2024 in response to outstanding clarification questions.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in project management, estates consultancy, and property services to engage with a broad academic network. Given the requirements, businesses with expertise in energy efficiency surveys, professional advice, contractor management, and estate management will find this tender particularly relevant. Both large firms and SMEs have been awarded contracts, highlighting opportunities for diverse business scales to contribute. Companies with experience in services such as structural surveys, market valuations, and property acquisitions will be particularly well-positioned to compete and deliver under this framework agreement, thereby fostering potential business growth and collaboration within the academic sector.

## Notice

The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services Lot 2 - Property Consultancy Services For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

### Lot Information

General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services

Services which may be requested in relation to a project include, but are not limited to, the below: - Energy efficiency and environmental impact surveys and related advice - Professional Advice - Design and Specification Development - Tender Support - Contractor Management and Administration - Statutory Consents - Principal Designer - Cost Advisor services - Fire advisory services - Risk Management - Quality Management - Health and Safety - Condition and lifecycle surveys (Fabric and M&E), including assessing structural damage and recommending repairs Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

Property Consultancy Services

Services which may be requested under the scope of this requirement include, but are not limited to, the below: - Estate Management - Sales and acquisitions - Professional advice regarding title deeds and boundary disputes - Rent reviews, lease enquiries and negotiations (with UHI Partner acting as either the landlord or tenant) - Valuation surveys, including market and insurance valuations Please note that the named Academic Partner may, at its own discretion, request the Contractor to provide additional, related services if required during the lifetime of the Framework Agreement.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for two (2) x twelve (12) month periods, subject to satisfactory performance and continued requirement of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514014 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | March 2026 OR March 2027 OR March 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3JH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness Millburn |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | GARDINER & THEOBALD; GRAHAM + SIBBALD; HARDIES PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; PICK EVERARD; THOMAS & ADAMSON INTERNATIONAL; THOMSON GRAY; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 70332200 - Commercial property management services
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514014
- 8 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502552
- 8 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502543
- 5 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500059

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=15
  8th April 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=18
  8th April 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=17
  8th April 2024 - Invitation to Tender Document - V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=16
  13th March 2024 - Appendix E1 - Lot 1 Pricing Schedule V2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=11
  5th March 2024 - Appendix H - Conflict of Interest
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=12
  5th March 2024 - Appendix I1 - Lot 1 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=13
  5th March 2024 - Appendix I2 - Lot 2 Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=14
  5th March 2024 - Appendix I3 - General Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=4
  5th March 2024 - Appendix D - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=5
  5th March 2024 - Appendix E1 - Lot 1 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=6
  5th March 2024 - Appendix E2 - Lot 2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=7
  5th March 2024 - Appendix F1 - Lot 1 Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=8
  5th March 2024 - Appendix F2 - Lot 2 Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=9
  5th March 2024 - Appendix F3 - Lot 1 & 2 General Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=10
  5th March 2024 - Appendix G - GDPR Vendor Data Processor Assurance Assessment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=1
  5th March 2024 - Appendix A - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=2
  5th March 2024 - Appendix B - Freedom of Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR500059&idx=3
  5th March 2024 - Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500059
  Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services - The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services Lot 2 - Property Consultancy Services For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514014
  Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services - The Academic Partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands wish to set up a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Professional Estates Consultancy Services. The Framework Agreement is split into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Project Management and Estates Consultancy Services Lot 2 - Property Consultancy Services For the purpose of clarification, the below partners have access to this Framework Agreement. It should be noted that partners have the option to purchase requirements outside of this Framework Agreement and are not obligated to use the Framework Agreement. - UHI Argyll - UHI Executive Office - UHI Inverness - UHI Moray - UHI North, West and Hebrides - UHI Perth - Highland Theological College - Sabhal Mor Ostaig - Scottish Association for Marine Science

## Notice URLs

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