{"id":215511,"date":"2025-06-26T09:22:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/215511\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T09:22:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T09:22:13","slug":"consultants-called-up-for-2-3bn-nhs-sbs-panel-reboot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/215511\/","title":{"rendered":"Consultants called up for \u00a32.3bn NHS SBS panel reboot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<\/p>\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<p><a data-ad-id=\"498598\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Findigomediagroup.emls.app%2Fasset%2F9%3Anational-civils-show-brochurepdf+%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750929728_532_NCS MPU GIF.gif\"\/><\/a><\/p>\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<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<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);\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Retro-FitsteelspecialistsGIF-ezgif.com-resize.gif\"\/><\/a><\/p>\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. 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