Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Hertfordshire County Council
Pegs Lane
Hertford
SG13 8DE
Contact
Strategic Procurement Group
zoe.upson@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 01707292463
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HCC - 01/23 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement (PPME) for the Provision of Transport Infrastructure and Planning Services
Reference number
TIPS - PPME - HCC - 01/23
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60100000 - Road transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council’s current Transport Infrastructure, and Planning Services framework is an NEC4-based framework comprising 9 lots, these being split between multiple and single supplier lots. It is due to expire on 31st March 2024, having started on 1st April 2020. To that end, the Council is looking to procure a new Transport, Infrastructure, and Planning Services framework. In doing so, we hope to build relationships with a range of suppliers of different specialisms, sizes, and areas of expertise. Working closely with these suppliers, we hope to explore innovative, forward-thinking, and progressive approaches to delivering sustainable growth and better places for Hertfordshire.Although this notice states 'No' to splitting this into Lots, it is the Councils aim to split this opportunity into 9 Lots as described in the TIPS PPME Document Jan 2023,Please log in to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home to review the TIPS PPME Document Jan 2023 for full details
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (the "Council") is carrying out Pre-Procurement Market Engagement ("PPME") for the provision of Transport Infrastructure and Planning ServicesThe Council is seeking input from the market as to what might be the most attractive way of packaging and scoping any future opportunity for contracts. This input will help inform any resultant procurement process.The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council’s options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process, and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation’s own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council.Further information can be found within the attached documentation. You are invited to submit a completed questionnaire by 12 noon on 10th February 2023
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 January 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
In order to participate in this PPME, organisations must submit their completed Supplier Questionnaire, together with any supporting documents, through the In-Tend system by the return deadline of 12.00 Noon 10th February 2023Please make sure that you have submitted your Supplier Questionnaire following the instructions above. The Council will not be held accountable for any errors made by an organisation in submitting their Supplier Questionnaire. The Council will consider the feedback received to help inform the Council’s options and further decision making. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process, and the Council is not committing, at this stage, to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-participation in the PPME shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the PPME shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the PPME will be at each organisation’s own cost. No expense in responding to this PPME will be reimbursed by the Council.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.