{"id":862761,"date":"2025-07-15T22:13:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T03:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/consultants-called-up-for-2-3bn-nhs-sbs-panel-reboot\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T22:13:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T03:13:25","slug":"consultants-called-up-for-2-3bn-nhs-sbs-panel-reboot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/15\/consultants-called-up-for-2-3bn-nhs-sbs-panel-reboot\/","title":{"rendered":"Consultants called up for \u00a32.3bn NHS SBS panel reboot"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-499094\">\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1149\">The revamp marks the fourth generation of the long-running framework and will cover 11 professional service lots, ranging from architects and project managers to sustainability and net zero consultants.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1277\">Firms now have until 30 July to complete a preliminary engagement questionnaire and shape how the new agreement is structured.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a data-ad-id=\"494158\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.agd-equipment.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/AGD002_AGD-MPU_Pilers_300x250_2.gif\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1453\">NHS SBS confirmed the new deal will replace the current Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS) framework, which has a panel of nearly 40 firms. This deal expires in August 2027.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1502\">The proposed setup includes dedicated lots for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1763\">\n<li data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1518\">\n<p data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1518\">Architects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1539\">Project managers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1574\">\n<p data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1574\">Civil and structural engineers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1597\">Quantity surveyors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1617\">\n<p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1617\">MEP consultants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1641\">\n<p data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1641\">Principal designers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1664\">\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1664\">Building surveyors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1689\">\n<p data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1689\">Net zero specialists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1713\">\n<p data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1713\">Healthcare planning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1736\">\n<p data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1736\">Ancillary services<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1763\">\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1763\">Multi-disciplinary teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1945\">A key aim is to build in more flexibility for buyers across the NHS and wider public sector to call off specialist teams or bundled consultancy packages under a single appointment.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a data-ad-id=\"439734\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intersteels.com%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Retro-FitsteelspecialistsGIF-ezgif.com-resize.gif\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2132\">It is expected to run for four years from August 2027, with the option to extend by two more years to 2031.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2247\">A formal tender is pencilled in for June 2026, following analysis of the current market engagement responses.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2435\">NHS SBS said: \u201cWe want to ensure the framework meets evolving needs across healthcare and the wider public sector. Our engagement with the market will help define a best-in-class offer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2435\">Firms wishing to participate in the preliminary market engagement should <a href=\"https:\/\/service.ariba.com\/Discovery.aw\/ad\/viewRFX?id=23193245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a data-ad-id=\"127094\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fawkesandreecepartner.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/mclaren gif.gif\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a data-ad-id=\"478038\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creaghconcrete.co.uk%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CE_Creagh.gif\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p> Aaron Morby<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/2025\/06\/26\/consultants-called-up-for-2-3bn-nhs-sbs-panel-reboot\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The revamp marks the fourth generation of the long-running framework and will cover 11 professional service lots, ranging from architects and project managers to sustainability and net zero consultants. Firms now have until 30 July to complete a preliminary engagement questionnaire and shape how the new agreement is structured. 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