Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Forestry
Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 7AT
Telephone
+44 1
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - SCOTLAND
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30372
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00233
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00233
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Impact of forestry on GVA and employment in England, Scotland and Wales
Reference number
SF_0093
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Forestry wish to commission an analysis of the contribution of forestry to the broader economy in England, Scotland and Wales.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £70,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79311400 - Economic research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance
UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Scottish Forestry wish to commission an analysis of the contribution of forestry to the broader economy in England, Scotland and Wales. The aim of this study is to assess aspects of the contribution of forestry to the economy in England, Scotland and Wales.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £70,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
13
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional 5 month extension
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
This section refers to Section B of Part IV of the SPD (Scotland) and covers the following:
INSURANCE - Question numbers 4B.5.1b and Q4B.5.2
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
INSURANCE - It is a requirement of the contract that tenderers hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract the types and minimum level of insurance indicated below:
Q4B.5.1b Employers Compulsory Liability Insurance - 5 million GBP for each claim
Q4B.5.2 Public Indemnity Insurance - 2 million GBP for each claim
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 February 2021
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 February 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
There are 3 questions contained within the Award Criteria which require a minimum score of 2. Any bids which do not receive this score will not be considered any further in respect of the Price/Quality Ratio calculation.
The ITT Award Criteria is fully detailed within the ITT Award Criteria Response Form. All scored questions will be evaluated in accordance with the following scoring methodology:
0 Unacceptable - Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement.
1 Poor - Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled.
2 Acceptable - Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas.
3 Good - Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirement will be fulfilled.
4 Excellent - Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full.
If you are an SME interested in working with the Public Sector, the Supplier Development Programme can help. Attached is a link to the Supplier Development Programme:
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/
Economic Operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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(SC Ref:640216)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom