Opportunity

CHIC Compliance Audit Services Framework 2021

  • Central Housing Investment Consortium Limiter ("CHIC")

F02: Contract notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-010885

Published 17 May 2021, 6:24pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Central Housing Investment Consortium Limiter ("CHIC")

84 Spencer Street

Birmingham

B18 6DS

Contact

Sam Domican

Email

tenders@chicltd.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1215153831

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKG31 - Birmingham

National registration number

7266506

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.chicltd.co.uk/

Buyer's address

https://www.chicltd.co.uk/

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.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Auditing-services./F8W66N5V4X

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Housing and community amenities


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

CHIC Compliance Audit Services Framework 2021

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79212000 - Auditing services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The framework will provide a range of internal policy compliance and site portfolio audits along with site contractor assurance audits, as applicable. Audit work should be carried out to a professional standard by appropriately qualified personnel, including demonstrable knowledge of Registered Social Landlords, the Housing Regulator and their Regulatory Framework and Standards. The audit process will be an integral part of management systems and control, to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the member’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and member policy requirements.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Asbestos Auditing

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services
  • 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The audit process will be an integral part of asbestos management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F8W66N5V4X

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Commercial Gas Auditing

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The audit process will be an integral part of Gas Safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J78X74MGBV

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Domestic Gas Auditing

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The audit process will be an integral part of Gas Safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TQ37M48V64

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Electrical Safety Auditing

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 71314100 - Electrical services
  • 45310000 - Electrical installation work

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The audit process will be an integral part of electrical safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6VE4827X8C

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Fire Safety Auditing

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 79417000 - Safety consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

CHIC Members are required to effectively identify, control and mitigate the risk of fire within any premises in which they are deemed to be the responsible person. It is therefore essential from a moral, legal and financial perspective that fire safety management arrangements are effectively implemented, reviewed and continually improved.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/586EJ5E64V

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lifting Equipment Auditing

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 42416100 - Lifts
  • 42416300 - Hoists

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Audits will assess a member’s duty under The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and ensure procedures and policies are in place, with a goal of formulating and providing a Compliance Report.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/54SKH96648

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Mechanical and Electrical Auditing

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The audit process will be an integral part of mechanical and electrical safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A7JTCG8ESG

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Water Hygiene Auditing

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 39370000 - Water installations

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The audit will provide an independent and systematic examination of policies, procedures and records to provide assurance of appropriate implementation and performance in respect of but not limited to Control of legionella in hot and cold water systems and Management and control of building hot and cold water services.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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

two.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/654396RCKT

The maximum number of suppliers to be appointed to this lot is 15.


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions

The Supplier must demonstrate the relevant expertise in the compliance area, including, but not limited to, health and safety legislation, information technology, management and strategic planning. Refer to Procurement documents.

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

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

22 June 2021

Local time

3:00pm

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

22 June 2021

Local time

3:10pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.3) Additional information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Auditing-services./F8W66N5V4X

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F8W66N5V4X

GO Reference: GO-2021517-PRO-18257149

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079476000

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

The High Court

Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Telephone

+44 2079476000

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Central Housing Investment Consortium Limiter ("CHIC")

84 Spencer Street

Birmingham

B18 6DS

Email

tenders@chicltd.co.uk

Telephone

+44 1215153831

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

https://www.chicltd.co.uk/