NHS Shared Business Services Launches Consultation for £750 Million Construction Framework Renewal

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has issued a prior information notice for its Public Sector Construction Works 2 framework, valued at £750 million over four years. Published on 8 October 2025, the consultation invites construction firms to shape the next generation framework replacing the current arrangement expiring in 2026, delivering capital projects across NHS estates, government departments, and public sector organisations throughout England.

Project Overview

The Public Sector Construction Works 2 framework represents essential infrastructure development supporting healthcare delivery across the NHS estate:

• Framework value: £750 million over four years (2026 to 2030)

• Procurement authority: NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)

• Prior information notice: Published 8 October 2025

• Consultation closes: Details not yet disclosed; likely late October or early November 2025

• Current framework: Expires 2026

• Geographic coverage: England (separate frameworks operate in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)

• Lot structure: Multiple lots covering value bands from small works to major capital projects

• End users: NHS trusts, NHS Property Services, clinical commissioning groups, government departments, local authorities

Conceptual render of NHS hospital construction site showing typical framework project scope