Pre-market engagement for upcoming Consultancy Services (CS2) Framework Agreement
Description: LHC Procurement Group (LHCPG) is pleased to announce the commencement of development work for its next-generation Consultancy Services framework, CS2. CS2 is intended to succeed the current Consultancy Services (CS1) and Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy (MDC1) frameworks and will provide a comprehensive consultancy solution for public sector organisations across housing, construction, asset management, retrofit, decarbonisation, building safety and wider built environment projects. The proposed scope, workstream structure and lotting arrangements remain subject to change and will be further developed following pre-market engagement with suppliers and public sector partners.
Summary: LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance is developing the Consultancy Services CS2 Framework Agreement, a public sector consultancy framework intended to support housing, construction, asset management, retrofit, decarbonisation, building safety and wider built-environment projects. The proposed services include architecture, project management, quantity and building surveying, civil and structural engineering, building services engineering, principal designer and employer’s agent services, planning, retrofit and decarbonisation, compliance and building safety, and multidisciplinary consultancy. The framework is intended to serve public sector organisations across Scotland. The main procurement category is consultancy and professional services, including architectural, construction, engineering, surveying, environmental and property-related advice. The scope and proposed lotting structure are subject to development through engagement with suppliers and public sector partners.