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title: "Strategic Support Partnering Support re Options Appraisal of PFI Facilities Management Proposal"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826449"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Strategic Support Partnering Support re Options Appraisal of PFI Facilities Management Proposal

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826449

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## Summary

Orkney Islands Council has recently completed the procurement process for a strategic support partnership intended for an options appraisal concerning the facilities management of the Schools Investment Programme. The contract was awarded within the UKM65 region on Orkney Main Island, and it falls under the services industry category, focusing on general public services. The procurement stage involved was the award phase, with the strategic partner identified on 19th August 2024. The award was made through a limited procurement method, specifically under a Framework Agreement facilitated by Hub North, emphasising suitability and availability as key factors in the selection process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs that provide consultancy services, focusing on strategic assessments and facilities management within educational settings. The procurement undertaking was driven by the need to conduct surveys and appraisals ahead of the anticipated handback process of the Schools Investment Programme. Independent Intelligence Ltd., an SME, was successfully appointed to fulfil these requirements, demonstrating the potential for suitably skilled consultancy firms to secure similar contracts, particularly those with experience in public services and familiarity with framework agreements. Businesses that can respond swiftly to urgent needs and possess relevant expertise in facilities and maintenance strategies will find such tenders promising avenues to expand their operations.

## Notice

To undertake an options appraisal and survey of the Schools Investment Programme Estate

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Schools Investment Programme (SIP) facilities management contract with Galliford Try awarded in September 2010 for the ongoing maintenance of Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Primary School, Papdale Halls of Residence and Pickaquoy Swimming Pool, comes to an end of its initial term in September 2025. There is an option to extend the contract by a further 5 years. As part of the contract, OIC as the client, must undertake an options appraisal and survey of the stock before handback, this must be done by an independent consultant.

### Procurement Information

Contract awarded under a Framework Agreement Hub North Strategic Partnering Services with Subconsultants selected by Hub North on the basis of suitability and availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554148 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £101,920 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEPENDENT INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554148

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554148
  Strategic Support Partnering Support re Options Appraisal of PFI Facilities Management Proposal - To undertake an options appraisal and survey of the Schools Investment Programme Estate

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826449
- https://www.independentintelligence.co.uk/

## Provenance

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