Public Sector Construction Consultancy (SBS10528)
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About Public Sector Construction Consultancy (SBS10528)
PROCUREMENT BODY – NHS SBS
Framework Value: £2.76 billion (incl. VAT)
Framework Duration: 4 years
What is Public Sector Construction Consultancy?
The Public Sector Construction Consultancy Framework (SBS10528) gives suppliers access to a wide pipeline of UK government and NHS projects. Developed to connect skilled consultants with major public works in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, it enables suppliers to offer technical, design, and project management expertise. As a result, they can support and strengthen the UK’s public estate.
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Framework Scope – Public Sector Construction Consultancy (SBS10528)
The Public Sector Construction Consultancy Framework (SBS10528) offers a fast, compliant route for public sector procurement of construction consultancy services across the UK. Created by NHS Shared Business Services, it supports a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects.
Importantly, this framework provides professional advice only-not physical construction work. Therefore, it suits organisations needing design, engineering, cost management, project delivery, or asset management expertise.
Moreover, it helps buyers save time, ensure compliance, and reduce risk through access to pre-approved UK consultancy suppliers. As a result, public sector bodies can deliver efficient, compliant, and value-driven projects with confidence.
Suppliers appointed under SBS10528 can deliver services across multiple disciplines, including:
• Architecture and Design
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• Project and Programme Management
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• Civil and Structural Engineering
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• Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy
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• Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) Design
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• Principal Designer and CDM Compliance Services
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• Building Surveying and Condition Reporting
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• Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy
Lot Structure – Public Sector Construction Consultancy (SBS10528)
The Public Sector Construction Consultancy Framework (SBS10528) features eight specialist lots, each focused on a core area of construction consultancy. Developed by NHS Shared Business Services, it helps buyers quickly and confidently find the right expertise. Moreover, organisations can choose individual services or multi-disciplinary teams. Therefore, public sector buyers can procure efficiently, ensure compliance, and achieve best-value outcomes across every project.
Lot 1 – Architectural Services
Covers the provision of architectural design, technical consultancy, and engineering across all RIBA stages. Services include feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, master planning, and technical advisory support for new build, refurbishment, and estate rationalisation projects.
Lot 2 – Project Management
Provides end-to-end project and programme management expertise, including capital plan reviews, feasibility assessments, risk management, project brief creation, and the management of contracts for works, services, and goods.
Lot 3 – Civil and Structural Engineering
Includes design and technical consultancy for structural and civil engineering works such as site investigations, structural design, load assessment, foundation analysis, and input into value engineering and sustainability studies.
Lot 4 – Quantity Surveying
Focuses on cost management and commercial consultancy, including cost estimating, cost planning, tender evaluation, value engineering, contract administration, and preparation of final accounts.
Lot 5 – Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Services
Covers the design, specification, and performance modelling of building services systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, water, and energy systems. Services also include sustainability assessments and energy efficiency consultancy.
Lot 6 – Principal Designer Services
Provides support and advice under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) and the Building Safety Act, ensuring safe design, coordination of health and safety information, and compliance throughout the pre-construction phase.
Lot 7 – Multi-Disciplinary Services
Offers a fully integrated consultancy service combining multiple professional disciplines such as architecture, project management, engineering, quantity surveying, and principal design under a single lead consultant.
Lot 8 – Building Surveyors
Includes professional building surveying services such as condition surveys, measured surveys, dilapidation reports, defect diagnosis, maintenance planning, and property appraisal across existing public sector estates.
Lot 9 – Healthcare Planning
Provides consultancy for planning healthcare resources, facilities, and clinical sites, ensuring optimal use of healthcare estates and alignment with service objectives and clinical strategies.
Lot 10 – Net Zero, Environmental Consultancy, and Sustainability
Covers carbon management, energy efficiency, and net-zero strategies, including audits, emissions reduction plans, and sustainability certifications.
Lot 11 – Ancillary Services
Offers additional construction advisory services not specifically covered in other Lots, ensuring flexibility for specialist or emerging consultancy needs.
Each Lot under the SBS10528 framework has been designed to deliver specialist expertise, efficiency, and compliance, ensuring that public sector organisations can access the exact consultancy services they need to deliver construction and infrastructure projects effectively.
FRAMEWORK ASSESSMENT
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