Strategic Estates Space Review Consultancy

Tender description

Queen Margaret University is seeking to procure consultancy services for a strategic estates space review. The consultancy services consist of an initial review and report under 3 work streams: Work stream A – Specialist Space Work stream B – Learning Resources Centre (LRC) Work stream C – Offices & Workspace There will also be associated projects under the RIBA Plan of Work 2020. Primary Objectives: -To assess current functional suitability of spaces to deliver educationally rich learning and teaching, support diverse research and provide a positive workplace environment. -To categorise the level of change which will support and inform investment in modification and adaptation of space as part of the University Infrastructure Strategy (IS) and to feed into the Strategic Investment Plan (SIP). Key Outcomes: Workstream A – Specialist Space 1. Assessment and evaluation of the current pressures on specialist space and their functional suitability and capture implications of plans for future growth. 2. Outline proposals for discrete projects to address issues identified. 3. Prioritisation of projects and a creation of a programme for delivery taking account of deliverability constraints. Workstream B – Learning Resources Centre (LRC) 1. Assessment and evaluation of the current utilisation and layout of the LRC, opportunities for improved layout and design which supports student centred learning, improves functional suitability and delivers an enriched educational experience. 2. Outline proposals to address issues identified. 3. A phased programme for project delivery taking account of deliverability constraints. Workstream C – Offices & Workspace 1. Capacity assessment for future growth in staff accounting for scenarios for fractional contracts and hybrid working and adoption of agile working. 2. Development of revised workspace planning model to account for: a. implementation of digital strategy b. activity based workplace c. neurodiversity 3.FF&E specification and selection to deliver model as pilot. All three workstreams should include 2D drawings and 3D models and visualisations as required to convey the proposals. Measurement of Outcomes: The achievement of the outcomes will be measured through a series of feedback mechanisms e.g. NSS, staff surveys, stakeholder lessons learned sessions, post-occupancy evaluation. Where these are regular surveys, benchmarking to demonstrate improvement in satisfaction will be undertaken. Where proof of concepts or pilots are utilised, these will be utilised where practical before design of final proposals.