Strategic Estates Partner

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Integrated Strategic Estates Partner under solicitation C487833 to support its long-term estates strategy. The selected partner will provide multidisciplinary expertise in masterplanning, development control planning, demand and capacity modelling, strategic estates planning, options appraisal, funding, commercial strategy, and the creation of HM Treasury Five Case business cases. The initial focus of the commission is the Southend site Masterplan, Development Control Plan, and Vision, with the potential for additional services across the Trust estate as required. The contract has an estimated total value of 8,400,000 GBP including VAT. The procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure consisting of an SQ stage, an ITT stage, and a presentation stage. Award criteria are weighted at 60 percent for quality, 30 percent for price, and 10 percent for the presentation. The contract is expected to run from January 18, 2027, to January 17, 2032, with possible extensions of up to two 12-month periods ending January 17, 2033. Performance will take place across various Essex locations, including the Heart of Essex, West Essex, and the Essex Thames Gateway. The opportunity is specifically open to small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises.