Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NSS Health Facilities Scotland
Gyle Square, 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Neil Gardiner
Telephone
+44 1412071820
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10442
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework 2018
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework (2018) Lot 1 & 2
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement at the time of conclusion of the contract:
Extension to NHSScotland Healthcare Planner lot 1 & 2 framework framework for a duration up to a maximum of 24 months.
A VEAT notification was published previously.
The current level of uncertainty in the future NHSScotland capital pipeline is resulting in a position of being unable to scope a successor arrangement to the current Healthcare Planner framework. There is no certainty in the type and scale of projects beyond the short term (1-2 years) focus on lower value backlog maintenance projects as part of the NHSScotland Business Continuity Planning With a replacement to the Frameworks Scotland 3 delivery model currently being scoped, any potential replacement Healthcare Planner framework will require to be linked to the final outcomes of this new construction delivery model. For example, if the new project delivery model seeks to adopt contract alliancing principles, this could result in the requirement of specific contract conditions for Healthcare Planner contracts being required which are yet unknown. Furthermore, this could result in appointment and delivery of the Healthcare Planner services moving to a more regional approach as opposed to the current national approach. The future requirements will not be able to be determined until the successor to Frameworks Scotland 3 strategy and recommendations are completed and approved. This is currently programmed for March 2026.
It is anticipated, that by extending the framework by up to a maximum period for 24 months, this will allow for greater clarity around future pipeline and service needs. This should enable a future procurement to have an increased level of pipeline certainty.
Due to the cancellation and pausing of projects over the last 9-12 months, combined with the reduction in activity during the pandemic between 2020-2022, the anticipated spend through Healthcare Planner framework lots has been significantly below the stated contract value within the published Contract Notice. It is therefore anticipated that any future call-off from the framework during the 24-month
extension period, would still not exceed the original value in the Contract Notice. It is anticipated that the volume of activity will be limited by the current capital and financial constraints.
Furthermore, the Scottish Government are currently developing the Service Reform Framework which is due for publication later in 2025 and therefore it would be sensible to understand the outcomes and recommendations to be incorporated into any new Healthcare Planner framework replacement.
In the event of a significant change in the current and anticipated short term capital position and or
service planning pipeline, a new procurement can commence to enable a new framework.
The Framework extension will end on lot 1 - 30/04/2027 and lot 2 - 05/09/2027 or sooner if a successor arrangement is in place before that date.
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
24
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Contract award notice concerning this contract
Notice number: 2021/S 238-628823
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
NP8005 (2001)
Lot No
2
Title
NHSScotland Healthcare Planner Framework (2018) Lot 1 & 2
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract/concession award decision:
1 May 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract/concession has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Archus
North Gate House
Bath
BA1 1RG
Telephone
+44 7796121112
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Buchan + Associates
8 Barnhill Drive
Glasgow
G775FY
Telephone
+44 7714677611
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Carnall Farrar
91 Wimpole St
London
W1G 0EF
Telephone
+44 2037707535
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Currie & Brown UK Limited
Onyx, 215 Bothwell Street
Glasgow
G2 7EZ
Telephone
+44 7902288808
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
KD Health
137 Wistaston Road, Wiliaston
Nantwich
CW5 6QS
Telephone
+44 7753916648
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (at the time of conclusion of the contract;excluding VAT)
Total value of the procurement: £5,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:798345)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The bringing of court proceedings against the authority after the framework agreement has been entered into will not affect the framework agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the framework agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.
Section seven: Modifications to the contract/concession
seven.1) Description of the procurement after the modifications
seven.1.1) Main CPV code
- 45000000 - Construction work
seven.1.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71200000 - Architectural and related services
- 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
- 71222100 - Urban areas mapping services
- 71222200 - Rural areas mapping services
- 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions
- 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
seven.1.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
seven.1.4) Description of the procurement:
Extension to NHSScotland Healthcare Planner lot 1 & 2 framework framework for a duration up to a maximum of 24 months.
A VEAT notification was published previously.
The current level of uncertainty in the future NHSScotland capital pipeline is resulting in a position of being unable to scope a successor arrangement to the current Healthcare Planner framework. There is no certainty in the type and scale of projects beyond the short term (1-2 years) focus on lower value backlog maintenance projects as part of the NHSScotland Business Continuity Planning With a replacement to the Frameworks Scotland 3 delivery model currently being scoped, any potential replacement Healthcare Planner framework will require to be linked to the final outcomes of this new construction delivery model. For example, if the new project delivery model seeks to adopt contract alliancing principles, this could result in the requirement of specific contract conditions for Healthcare Planner contracts being required which are yet unknown. Furthermore, this could result in appointment and delivery of the Healthcare Planner services moving to a more regional approach as opposed to the current national approach. The future requirements will not be able to be determined until the successor to Frameworks Scotland 3 strategy and recommendations are completed and approved. This is currently programmed for March 2026.
It is anticipated, that by extending the framework by up to a maximum period for 24 months, this will allow for greater clarity around future pipeline and service needs. This should enable a future procurement to have an increased level of pipeline certainty.
Due to the cancellation and pausing of projects over the last 9-12 months, combined with the reduction in activity during the pandemic between 2020-2022, the anticipated spend through Healthcare Planner framework lots has been significantly below the stated contract value within the published Contract Notice. It is therefore anticipated that any future call-off from the framework during the 24-month
extension period, would still not exceed the original value in the Contract Notice. It is anticipated that the volume of activity will be limited by the current capital and financial constraints.
Furthermore, the Scottish Government are currently developing the Service Reform Framework which is due for publication later in 2025 and therefore it would be sensible to understand the outcomes and recommendations to be incorporated into any new Healthcare Planner framework replacement.
In the event of a significant change in the current and anticipated short term capital position and or
service planning pipeline, a new procurement can commence to enable a new framework.
The Framework extension will end on lot 1 - 30/04/2027 and lot 2 - 05/09/2027 or sooner if a successor arrangement is in place before that date.
seven.1.5) Duration of the contract, framework agreement, dynamic purchasing system or concession
Duration in months
24
seven.1.6) Information on value of the contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession:
£5,000,000
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
KD Health
137 Wistaston Road, Wiliaston
Nantwich
CW5 6QS
Telephone
+44 7753916648
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Currie & Brown UK Limited
Onyx, 215 Bothwell Street
Glasgow
G2 7EZ
Telephone
+44 7902288808
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Buchan + Associates
8 Barnhill Drive
Glasgow
G775FY
Telephone
+44 7714677611
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Carnall Farrar
91 Wimpole St
London
W1G 0EF
Telephone
+44 2037707535
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.1.7) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Archus
North Gate House
Bath
BA1 1RG
Telephone
+44 7796121112
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
seven.2) Information about modifications
seven.2.1) Description of the modifications
Nature and extent of the modifications (with indication of possible earlier changes to the contract):
Extension to NHSScotland Healthcare Planner framework lots 1 and 2 for a duration up to a maximum of 24 months.
The value referred to in this notice refers to the initial value of the original framework procurement which is not anticipated to be exceeded during the extension period.
Should the current position change in the short term, then the procurement of the successor arrangement will commence. The new successor arrangement will be used for capital project delivery immediately following award which may be prior to expiry of the proposed extension.
seven.2.2) Reasons for modification
Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee.
Description of the circumstances which rendered the modification necessary and explanation of the unforeseen nature of these circumstances:
The extension is required due to the current uncertainty around capital funding. With a number of projects already paused or cancelled, the future pipeline beyond the 1 year Scottish Government Budget not be known. With such future pipeline uncertainty, it is not possible to go to the market to procure a replacement a HCP framework at this time.
The procurement strategy for the successor arrangement is in development. Due to the cancellation and pausing of projects, combined with the reduction in activity during the pandemic between 2020-2022, the anticipated spend through the HCP lots has been significantly below the stated contract value within the published Contract Notice. Any future call-off from the framework during the 24-month extension period, should not exceed the original value in the Contract Notice. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the volume of activity will be limited by the current capital constraints.
seven.2.3) Increase in price
Updated total contract value before the modifications (taking into account possible earlier contract modifications, price adaptions and average inflation)
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000
Total contract value after the modifications
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000