The NHS and wider public sector face growing pressure to deliver sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient infrastructure – on time and within budget. But finding the right support to get projects off the ground can be challenging.
Our Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services (HPCCAS) Framework Agreement ensures equitable access to services by supporting customers to design inclusive services and facilities that meet diverse community needs and keep NHS waitlists moving.
It offers consultancy services that are responsive to your needs, with complete flexibility on the type of projects that can be supported. Aligned with The Construction Playbook, the framework agreement ensures projects are set up for success from the start – bringing together the right people, expertise, and suppliers to deliver the best outcomes locally and nationally.
With HPCCAS, you gain access to a wide range of trusted suppliers, helping you deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that support patient care and public service delivery – now and into the future.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement covers construction consultancy services for traditional design and build, new build and refurbishment projects.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
14 August 2023 – 13 August 2027
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and wider public sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
The framework agreement has been structured in the following lots:
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
SPECIALIST NEEDS
An ancillary services lot is included to meet your specialist needs and requirements, allowing for niche projects to be accommodated within the framework agreement.
CAPTURES CORE DISCIPLINES
With 11 lots, it captures all core disciplines, including multidisciplinary services. By leveraging the expertise of construction consultants, customers can ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards, while achieving broader social, economic, and environmental objectives.
PRICING OPTIONS
It includes three pricing options and capped rates to ensure you have cost certainty. You can choose from daily rates, RIBA percentages, and the Bluebook percentage specifically tailored for the NHS.
THE CONSTRUCTION PLAYBOOK
The framework agreement is in line with The Construction Playbook to ensure projects and programmes are correct from the start, and that the right people are involved to bring the expertise that is needed.
PROVIDES ADDITION SKILLS AND CAPACITY
Provides additional skills and capacity not available in-house, releasing teams to focus on other priorities. The consultant ensures your building is of the highest quality and in compliance with the latest regulations.
BUILDING CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Using building consultancy services helps to avoid setbacks and pre-empt delays, ensuring service resilience. They can apply their experienced decision-making and communication with any subcontractor, supporting your project to be delivered on time and in budget.
Healthcare Case Studies
Royal Lancaster Infirmary Critical Infrastructure
In advance of a new hospital being delivered under the New Hospital Programme, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust needed to evaluate the Royal Lancaster Infirmary’s (RLI) critical infrastructure to understand the level of investment needed for its continued effective operation.
Decarbonisation Project for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust
Lexica’s Net Zero team was engaged to develop an application to Phase 1 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust. The measures included decommissioning the coal fire boilers, installing LED lighting, roofing upgrades, and ground source heat pumps.
Enhancing Patient Care: Grange University Hospitals Emergency Department Extension
The Grange University Hospital is expanding its Emergency Department to address severe overcrowding and patient delay whilst maintaining uninterrupted hospital services. The £9m project adds news assessment facilities, an enlarged waiting area, and office space, ensuring readiness for Winter 2025.
Education Case Studies
King’s College, London: Gene Therapy Vector Facility
King’s College, London were looking to enhance and maintain its position at the forefront of medical and scientific discovery, they embarked on a £5.8m expansion programme, choosing Pick Everard to manage the project and provided design services including architecture, building services engineering and structural engineering.
Transforming Student Life: Portsmouth’s Sustainable, Innovative Student Hub
Buro Happold’s collaboration has created a sustainable, high quality Student Hub at Portsmouth University, featuring airy workspaces and confidential counseling and wellbeing rooms. The Hub ensures an enhanced student experience and long-term facility excellence for all that use it.
UAL’s Bold Path to Net Zero: A Tailored Decarbonisation Plan
University of Arts London aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its estate and 2040 for influenced emissions. The bespoke strategies address UAL’s diverse buildings, integrate energy-saving measures, renewable energy solutions, and carbon reduction plans, enhancing UAL’s commitment to climate justice.
Local Authorities Case Studies
Developing a Clubhouse for Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club
Pick Everard was tasked with providing Grasshoppers RFC with a modern clubhouse with high levels of flexibility and an inclusive design, paving the way for a broader sport offering on the site.
Bluelight Case Studies
Northamptonshire Police – Northern Accommodation Building
Northamptonshire Police required a building to house multiple user groups, with the ground floor housing operational response staff and other floors providing accommodation for administrative staff. Pick Everard’s designs had to provide energy efficient flexible and easy to operate space for up to 400 staff.
Third Sector Case Studies
Providing a Welcome at the Science + Innovation Park
The National Collections Centre at the Science and Innovation Park in Swindon faced numerous challenges in its expansion and enhancement project. The primary challenge was creating a new, publicly accessible home for the Science Museum Group Collection of 300,000 objects.
In this joint webinar between our Construction and Estates and Business Services Team, Principal Category Manager Leigha Woods and Category Manager Leah Clare are joined by Christopher Leadbetter from Clyde & Co to explain the Building Safety Act.
Supplier Details
Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
