Specialist E&F Consultancy Support (Hard & Soft FM)

Name: Procurement Process ocds-h6vhtk-077637
Creator: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Published: 2026-09-21T10:25:49.000Z
License: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Authority: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (Central government)

ServicesAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: North West (UKD12)

Awarded value£37,373published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 18 Sept 2026no call for competition

Awarded to CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Development of Hard and Soft FM Scope, Specification, maintenance schedules and contract standards for inclusion into a Service Level Agreement for a new FM Operating Model at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 11 Ancillary services. The appointed Consultant will deliver the following services: •Review current FM specifications and service standards. •Review existing asset registers, PPM schedules and associated data. •Identify information gaps and asset-related risks. •Distinguish statutory, mandatory and best-practice maintenance requirements. •Produce future-state service specifications and contract standards. •Produce KPI performance mechanism. •Produce SFG20-aligned maintenance schedules. •Recommend a compliant and cost-effective maintenance regime. •Report to and liaise with the Trust appointed Project Director and Technical Advisors.

CPV: Facilities management services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist Estates and Facilities consultancy support to develop the service and compliance specifications underpinning a new FM...Awarded

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist Estates and Facilities consultancy support to develop the service and compliance specifications underpinning a new FM operating model at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This requirement arises from the expiry of the existing PFI contract in March 2027. The scope of services includes : •Review current FM specifications and service standards. •Review existing asset registers, PPM schedules and associated data. •Identify information gaps and asset-related risks. •Distinguish statutory, mandatory and best-practice …

Delivery: North West · Cumberland Infirmary

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award — no call for competition
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 21 Sept 2026, 11:25 BST
Last source update: 21 Sept 2026, 11:25 BST
Classification (CPV): Facilities management services
Delivery area: North West (UKD12)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077637

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: A direct award was undertaken for the development of Hard and Soft FM Scope, Specification, maintenance schedules and contract standards for inclusion into a Service Level Agreement for a new FM Operating Model at Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. This requirement arises from the expiry of the existing PFI contract in March 2027 whilst ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The more…
direct award was made under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 11 Ancillary Services. This procurement approach supports compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the terms of the framework agreement, and the Trust’s governance requirements. The direct award route was selected as it represents a compliant approach with the framework terms.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £37,3731 contract exc. VAT

Bids received 1

Contracts signed 1latest 18 Sept 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED	—	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 089045-2026-1 · CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED
Signed
18 Sept 2026
Value
£37,373
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids	—	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Cumberland Infirmary, NCIC Trust HQ, Pillars Building, Infirmary Street, Carlisle, North West, CA2 7HY +44 1524551659

Dispute resolution & review bodies

NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care BoardReview body Penrith

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier01300409 150 Holborn, London, London, EC1N 2NS [email protected] +44 2070619000

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.