Scope
Description
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place its 2nd generation Framework for the provision of Public Sector Construction Works to be used by Approved Organisations for the following proposed Lots, which are under consideration during this preliminary market engagement (PLEASE NOTE: The proposed Framework is for the provision of construction works and professional services):
Lot 1 - Minor Works
Lot 2 - Intermediate Works
Lot 3 - Major Works
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 October 2027 to 25 October 2031
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Engagement
Engagement deadline
13 November 2025
Engagement process description
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) are consulting on a proposal to tender for the renewal of the existing Public Sector Construction Works (PS-Works) framework agreement to support NHS organisations and the wider public sector in procuring these services. The current framework agreement will expire on 16th December 2027.
To help define and develop our national procurement strategy and to assist with the development of our service specification to meet the needs of NHS organisations and the wider public sector, NHS SBS are engaging with potential suppliers (as part of preliminary market engagement) prior to the release of a Tender Notice on the Find a Tender website.
The existing framework agreement includes the following Lots, which are under consideration during this preliminary market engagement:
Lot 1 - Public sector and healthcare: £0m - £2.5m (12 regions)
Lot 2 - Public sector and healthcare: £2.5m - £5m (12 regions)
Lot 3 - Public sector: £5m - £15m (12 regions)
Lot 4 - Public sector: £15m - £35m (national)
Lot 5 - Public sector: £35m+ (national)
Companies wishing to participate in the preliminary market engagement should complete the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ) by the following deadline: 12pm on Thursday 13th November 2025.
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/23475396
The aim of the PMEQ is to notify the market of NHS SBS's future plans, gauge interest in the opportunity from the market, and understand how it should be structured to provide a best in class offer.
PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
NHS SBS would like to obtain the markets views, suggestions, and proposals during this preliminary market engagement. All submissions will be treated confidentially. Please note, companies are not required to respond to all questions within the PMEQ.
POSSIBLE SUBSEQUENT ENGAGEMENT
NHS SBS may host open virtual forums (such as webinars) to engage further with the market following analysis of PMEQ responses. Within the PMEQ, companies need to confirm whether they would like to participate in such further engagement, and if so, provide contact details for their nominated attendee.
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on this within the procurement documents.
NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) 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.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
NHS SBS will use an eSourcing system for any procurement activity taken subsequent to this notice. The eSourcing system NHS SBS will use is SAP Ariba. Please note that to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a Framework if invited to do so.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
23 September 2026
Contracting authority
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
- Companies House: 05280446
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDVT-6171-VHCX
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7AH
United Kingdom
Email: nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Website: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)