Planning

Estates Professional Services Framework

  • Scottish Government

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2021/S 000-007800

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-02a5e9

Published 14 April 2021, 12:04pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Scottish Government

Victoria Quay

Edinburgh

EH6 6QQ

Contact

Jennifer Brice

Email

jennifer.brice@gov.scot

Telephone

+44 1312443127

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.scotland.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

one.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Estates Professional Services Framework

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71355000 - Surveying services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity.

The Scottish Procurement & Property Directorate (SPPD) is considering the establishment of an Estates Professional Services Framework.

SPPD recognises the importance and value of suppliers having the opportunity to contribute to the development of the procurement strategy on a non-competitive and non-judgemental basis.

A request for information questionnaire has been created to gather views from market participants and will be used to inform and develop the procurement strategy.

Please complete the request for information by using the online Questback questionnaire. To access this please use the following link below:

https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/qi4num5tdw

The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 28 April 2021 at 17:00

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

TBC

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71355000 - Surveying services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Any framework arising will provide Scottish Government and interested public bodies with an appropriate route to market for all types of property transactions.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity, therefore no decision on the structure of the tender has been made.

CPV codes at this stage are illustrative only.

A non-exhaustive list of potential services can be found in the questionnaire via the link provided.

two.2.14) Additional information

Lotting Strategy to be confirmed in due course

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

TBC

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71355000 - Surveying services
  • 70000000 - Real estate services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Any framework arising will provide Scottish Government and interested public bodies with an appropriate route to market for all types of property transactions.

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) seeks market advice and is not linked to a contracting opportunity, therefore no decision on the structure of the tender has been made.

CPV codes at this stage are illustrative only.

A non-exhaustive list of potential services can be found in the questionnaire via the link provided.

two.2.14) Additional information

Lotting Strategy to be confirmed in due course

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

2 June 2021


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

SPPD is using Questback to collate responses, Suppliers and other interested parties should read and complete the following Request for Information Online Questionnaire using the link below:

https://response.questback.com/scottishgovernment/qi4num5tdw

The questionnaire will be available for all interested parties until 28 April 2021 at 17:00.

If you’re an SME or 3rd sector organisation 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

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=650668.

(SC Ref:650668)