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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust · award, contract

Tender information last checkedLast checked 21 Sept 2026, 14:39.

Opportunity overview

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.<br/><br/>The appointed Consultant will deliver the following services:<br/>•Review current FM specifications and service standards.<br/>•Review existing asset registers, PPM schedules and associated data.<br/>•Identify information gaps and asset-related risks.<br/>•Distinguish statutory, mandatory and best-practice maintenance requirements.<br/>•Produce future-state service specifications and contract standards.<br/>•Produce KPI performance mechanism.<br/>•Produce SFG20-aligned maintenance schedules.<br/>•Recommend a compliant and cost-effective maintenance regime.<br/>•Report to and liaise with the Trust appointed Project Director and Technical Advisors.

Awarded to

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CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED

Matched by normalised name
Contract value
£37.4k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
17 Sept 2026
Award ID
089045-2026-1
Status
active
Identifier
01300409
Location
London, UKI31, EC1N 2NS, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV79993100 — Facilities management services

Lots

  • 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.<br/><br/>The scope of services includes :<br/>•Review current FM specifications and service standards.<br/>•Review existing asset registers, PPM schedules and associated data.<br/>•Identify information gaps and asset-related risks.<br/>•Distinguish statutory, mandatory and best-practice maintenance requirements.<br/>•Produce future-state service specifications and contract standards.<br/>•Produce KPI performance mechanism<br/>•Produce SFG20-aligned maintenance schedules.<br/>•Recommend a compliant and cost-effective maintenance regime.<br/>•Report to and liaise with the Trust appointed Project Director and Technical Advisors<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 11 Ancillary services.<br/><br/>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.Value not stated

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-077637
Status
complete
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
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. <br/><br/>The 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.

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Scheme
CPV
Id
79993100
Description
Facilities management services

Covered By

GPA

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Id
D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE
Description
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
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.<br/><br/>The scope of services includes :<br/>•Review current FM specifications and service standards.<br/>•Review existing asset registers, PPM schedules and associated data.<br/>•Identify information gaps and asset-related risks.<br/>•Distinguish statutory, mandatory and best-practice maintenance requirements.<br/>•Produce future-state service specifications and contract standards.<br/>•Produce KPI performance mechanism<br/>•Produce SFG20-aligned maintenance schedules.<br/>•Recommend a compliant and cost-effective maintenance regime.<br/>•Report to and liaise with the Trust appointed Project Director and Technical Advisors<br/><br/>The Contracting Authority has awarded the contract by way of a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 11 Ancillary services.<br/><br/>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.
Has Options
No
Status
cancelled

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD12

Delivery Location

Description
Cumberland Infirmary

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Id
GB-FTS-86062

Identifier

Legal Name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Street Address
Cumberland Infirmary, NCIC Trust HQ, Pillars Building, Infirmary Street
Locality
Carlisle
Region
UKD1
Postal Code
CA2 7HY
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Name
Neve Wilson
Telephone
+44 1524551659

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Scheme
COFOG
Id
07
Description
Health
Organisation 2
Name
CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED
Id
GB-FTS-186785

Identifier

Legal Name
CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED
Id
01300409

Address

Street Address
150 Holborn
Locality
London
Region
UKI31
Postal Code
EC1N 2NS
Country Name
United Kingdom

Contact

Telephone
+44 2070619000

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Organisation 3
Name
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Id
GB-FTS-80116

Identifier

Legal Name
NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Address

Street Address
Voreda Portland Place
Locality
Penrith
Postal Code
CA11 7BF
Country Name
United Kingdom

Roles

reviewBody

Details

Award information

Award 1
Id
089045-2026-1
Status
active

Related lots

1

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-186785
Name
CURRIE and BROWN UK LIMITED

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
089045-2026-1
Award ID
089045-2026-1
Status
active
Date Signed
18 Sept 2026, 00:00

Value

Amount
37,372.51
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Carlisle · UKD1 · CA2 7HY · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD12

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 089045-2026award, contract ·