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# Design Consultancy Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-consultancy-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06f59a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust: "Design Consultancy Framework". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £4,500,000. 11 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 30 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.nhssourcing.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust-nhs-rnu)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £4,500,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 30 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 11
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, Architectural, engineering and planning services, Design consultancy services, Heating engineering services for buildings, Installation services of fire protection equipment (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-consultancy-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06f59a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06f59a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-consultancy-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06f59a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [nhssourcing.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhssourcing.co.uk%2Fesop%2Ftoolkit%2Fnegotiation%2Frfq%2FinitModifyRfq.do%3Ffrom%3Dmenu%26rfqId%3Drfi_454171%26template%3Dfalse)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/design-consultancy-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-06f59a#participate

## Description
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is procuring a four-year, multi-supplier Estates Design and Construction Consultancy Framework to support its capital and estates programmes. The framework will cover 11 specialist consultancy Lots, including design, engineering, project management, surveying and contract administration services. The procurement will use a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure, comprising an SQ followed by an ITT, with up to three suppliers appointed per Lot

## Lots (11)
### Lot 1: Full Design Services
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of multidisciplinary design consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and public health design, together with coordination of spe...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 2: Principal Designer Services
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of Principal Designer services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme, including management and coordination of health and safety considerations during the design phase. Services may include supporting compliance with relevant...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 3: Architectural Services
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of architectural design and consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, planning support, design development, technical specifications and...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 4: Civil and Structural Engineering Services
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of civil and structural engineering consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include structural assessments, surveys, feasibility studies, structural and civil design, drainage and infrastructu...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 5: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Services
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include surveys, feasibility studies, system assessments, design and specification of building servic...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 6: Fire Engineering Services
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of fire engineering consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include fire safety design and strategy, technical assessments, fire engineering advice, review of design proposals, support with re...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 7: Project Management
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of project management consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include project planning, programme and risk management, stakeholder coordination, governance and reporting, procurement support, ...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 8: Building Surveying Services
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of building surveying consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include building condition surveys, defect diagnosis, feasibility studies, refurbishment advice, preparation of specifications and...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 9: Clerk of Works Services
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of Clerk of Works services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include site inspections, monitoring workmanship and materials, checking compliance with drawings and specifications, identifying defects and qual...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 10: Authorising Engineers
- **Lot id:** `10`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £490,901
- **Description:** Provision of Authorising Engineer consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include independent technical advice, compliance assurance, audits and assessments, review of engineering systems and procedures...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

### Lot 11: Quantity Surveying and Contract Administration Services
- **Lot id:** `11`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 51700000, 71000000, 71240000, 71314310, 71324000, 71334000

- **Estimated Value:** £409,901
- **Description:** Provision of quantity surveying and contract administration consultancy services to support the Trust’s capital and estates programme. Services may include cost planning, estimating, procurement and tender support, contract administration, valuations...
- **Contract Period:** 14/12/2026 to 15/12/2030

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F085372-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-09T12:02:04.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T01:59:13.603Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06f59a