- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Architectural Services
- Lot 2. Project Management
- Lot 3. Civil & Structural Engineering
- Lot 4. Quantity Surveyor
- Lot 5. Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Services
- Lot 6. Principal Designer Services (Inc. Health & Safety)
- Lot 7. Multidisciplinary Services
- Lot 8. Building Surveyors
- Lot 9. Healthcare Planning
- Lot 10. Net Zero, Environmental Consultancy & Sustainability
- Lot 11. Ancillary Services
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Tree Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7AH
nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
05280446
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/13877547
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
http://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/13877547
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) is a joint venture between the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Sopra Steria Limited
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
NHS SBS HEALTHCARE PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANCY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES (HPCCAS) SBS10190
Reference number
SBS10190
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Shared Business Services act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework/Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
The Framework will be structured using the following Lots:
• Lot 1 Architectural Services
• Lot 2 Project Management
• Lot 3 Civil & Structural Engineering
• Lot 4 Quantity Surveyor
• Lot 5 Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP)
• Lot 6 Principal Designer Services
• Lot 7 Multidisciplinary Services
• Lot 8 Building Surveyors
• Lot 9 Healthcare Planning
• Lot 10 Net Zero, Environmental Consultancy & Sustainability
• Lot 11 Ancillary Services
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found at:
https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,600,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Architectural Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides Architectural Design, Technical Consultancy, and Engineering for construction projects across all RIBA work plan stages. Users may appoint a multidisciplinary project team via this Lot, providing the Architect acts as lead.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 70 bidders for Lot 1.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 90
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Project Management
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides project and programme manager expertise including reviews of capital plans, creation of project briefs and project management plans. Services includes managing the delivery of contracts for works, services and goods in conjunction with the agreed Project Management Plan and/or Programme Management Plan.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 50 bidders for Lot 2.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 65
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Civil & Structural Engineering
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides detailed Design, Specification, Technical consultancy, and Engineering regarding structural options based upon an initial brief, including outline design schematics, staging and programme advice, buildability, and maintenance issues.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 50 bidders for Lot 3.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 65
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Quantity Surveyor
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides on-going cost and contract advice for construction projects, including preparation of Cost Estimates to support Capital Planning and Business Planning activities, cost advice to support value engineering studies, risk management advice, preparation and maintenance of cost plans, provision of contractual advice in relation to procurement strategy and tender documents.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 50 bidders for Lot 4.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 65
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Services
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides detailed design Schematic Drawings, Specification and Detailing of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health Services including thermal and/or performance modelling (for example CFD modelling or Energy usage simulations) of the proposed works.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 50 bidders for Lot 5.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 65
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Principal Designer Services (Inc. Health & Safety)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides advice and support in respect of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), which came into force on 6 April 2015, replacing the CDM 2007.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 30 bidders for Lot 6.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 40
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Multidisciplinary Services
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides access to Multidisciplinary teams and will include but not limited to the requirements of the following disciplines:
• Project Manager
• Quantity Surveyor
• Architect
• Civil and Structural Engineers
• Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health
• Principal Designer
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 50 bidders for Lot 7.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 65
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Building Surveyors
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides Building Surveyor services in accordance with RICS professional standards and competencies including undertaking general building condition surveys and preparing reports, undertaking structural surveys and preparing specifications, providing whole life cost considerations, advice on the conservation of historic buildings, assistance with planning applications and advising on property legislation and building regulations and assistance with design and regulations on access to the needs of people with disabilities.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 30 bidders for Lot 8.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 40
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Healthcare Planning
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Healthcare Planning aims to provide our clients with all elements of Healthcare Planning and strategy including Developing model of care, Demand & capacity modelling, Business case development, Population health needs assessment, and Strategic estates planning.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 30 bidders for Lot 9.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 40
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Net Zero, Environmental Consultancy & Sustainability
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides Energy Strategy Specialists, who can provide services which include but are not limited to Energy Efficiency Consultancy, Audits, Surveys, BREEAM Assessors and Consultants' Energy Strategy. This lot also aims to provide consultancy and advice around lowering your carbon output to achieve a net zero carbon footprint. This Lot also provides consultants to undertake feasibility studies and regulatory assessments of contaminated land and waste management, BREEAM assessors and consultants for pollution control, damp, invasive weeds, noise and air quality, acoustics, flooding, and drainage.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 30 bidders for Lot 10.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 40
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Ancillary Services
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71326000 - Ancillary building services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot provides additional Construction Advisory services in accordance with professional standards and competencies. Core services include the provision of Six Facet Surveys, Town Planning, Business Case Authoring, Estates Strategy, preparing and issuing tender documentation, NEC Supervisor, and clerks of works duties.
Bidders will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ) and Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
A Framework Agreement will be awarded to a maximum of 70 bidders for Lot 11.
For all Lots, the maximum number of Bidders may increase where 2 or more Bidders have tied scores in the last awardable position for the Lot. Additionally, NHS SBS reserves the right to award to any Bidder whose final score is within 1% of the last awardable position of the lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Generic to Bidders / Weighting: 40%
Quality criterion - Name: Lot Specific Questions / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 30%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged number of candidates: 90
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 500
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
23 September 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
4 November 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 48 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Due to a change in system we were unable to link this contract notice to the pin issued. The pin number is FTS 2021/S 000-008095
The values provided in II.1.5 is only an estimate based on current spend, growth over the current framework life and the potential usage of the framework as a route to market for Approved Organisations. NHS SBS cannot guarantee to successful Suppliers any business through this Framework Agreement. Spend and volumes may vary throughout the life of the Framework Agreement from the anticipated levels given in this notice.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
Three Cherry Tree Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7AH
nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Country
United Kingdom