NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has issued a preliminary market engagement (PME) notice for its proposed Design, Furniture and Appliances 3 framework agreement (SBS10538), signalling its intention to begin engaging with suppliers operating in this market, to develop a service specification that meets the needs of NHS and public sector organisations.

Valued at an estimated £80m (excluding VAT), the renewal framework agreement aims to provide a comprehensive route for these organisations to access and buy a broad range of solutions including:

  • Clinical and healthcare environment design services, which support with planning, utilisation analysis and space optimisation
  • End-to-end consultancy interior design, space planning and turnkey delivery services
  • Office and residential, clinical point of care, education (early years, schools, university) and challenging environment and mental health furniture
  • Ergonomic assessments, identifying risk factors that can cause discomfort or injury
  • Clinical theatre equipment
  • Environmental graphics, signage and wayfinding
  • Circular economy solutions, including repair, renovation and reconditioning of furniture
  • Cleaning products and equipment like robotic vacuums, scrubbers and sweepers

The closing date for this PME is 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.

More details are available at:

To access the currently running framework agreement go to: Design, Furniture and Appliances 2 Framework Agreement | SBS10246