Provision of Architectural Services to support the Trusts Diagnostic Schemes consisting of numerous (5) projects including replacement programmes and capacity expansions. This will be across all 3 sites : Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Furness General Hospital and Westmorland General Hospital. Delivered via a direct award under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework (SBS10190) - Lot 1 Architectural services.

The service will support RIBA Plan of Work Stages 1-4, and provide the following services:
- Architecture & Lead Design Consultant
- CDM Principal Designer (2015)
- BSA Building Regulations (Principal Designer)
- M&E Engineering Services Consultant
- Civil & Structural Engineering Consultant

The procurement relates to the appointment of a specialist provider to deliver RIBA Stages 1-4, including Architectural Services in support of Trusts diagnostic scheme, comprising five projects across all sites. The requirement comprises both new build and refurbishment elements, forming part of a wider capital programme aimed at enhancing patient capacity, improve operational flow, and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory standards.

The scope of services includes :
- Architecture & Lead Design Consultant
- CDM Principal Designer (2015)
- BSA Building Regulations (Principal Designer)
- M&E Engineering Services Consultant
- Civil & Structural Engineering Consultant

Services are delivered in accordance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and aligned to the design and construction programme to ensure timely delivery.

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 1 Architectural Services.

The Trust does not maintain an in-house architectural service and therefore requires specialist external expertise to support the delivery of its capital programme. The 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 proportionate, compliant, and value for money approach, avoiding delays associated with undertaking a full competitive process while ensuring continuity and programme delivery.