Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
Contact
Adam Cunningham
Telephone
+44 1414686024
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM82 - Glasgow City
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
P24-0005: Strategic Innovation and Place Acquisition Programme
Reference number
P24-0005
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this ITT is for Scottish Enterprise to appoint a property consultant to (i) develop an appropriate search criteria and scoring methodology for property acquisitions that reflect current SE strategy, (ii) provide the necessary professional services to support property acquisitions in line with SE’s obligations for best value under the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), (iii) represent SE in acquisition negotiations with vendors, (iv) liaise with SE’s professional and legal advisors to conclude acquisitions on satisfactory commercial terms. The services may also encompass providing advice on property appraisals, and associated commercial advice, where SE considers providing grant aid funding for existing landowners is an appropriate way to unlock sites for future development.
It is anticipated that the contract will start in July 2023 and is anticipated to end in June 2025. SE will retain the option of two extension periods. The first extension period will be for a further 48-month period, the second extension period will be for a further 12-month period.
The total estimated value of the contract over the total duration is estimated to be between GBP150,000 and an overall fee cap of GBP200,000 (excl VAT).
Further details can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 70330000 - Property management services of real estate on a fee or contract basis
- 70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 70120000 - Buying and selling of real estate
- 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services
- 70121000 - Building sale or purchase services
- 70121200 - Building purchase services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this ITT is for Scottish Enterprise to appoint a property consultant to (i) develop an appropriate search criteria and scoring methodology for property acquisitions that reflect current SE strategy, (ii) provide the necessary professional services to support property acquisitions in line with SE’s obligations for best value under the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), (iii) represent SE in acquisition negotiations with vendors, (iv) liaise with SE’s professional and legal advisors to conclude acquisitions on satisfactory commercial terms. The services may also encompass providing advice on property appraisals, and associated commercial advice, where SE considers providing grant aid funding for existing landowners is an appropriate way to unlock sites for future development.
It is anticipated that the contract will start in July 2023 and is anticipated to end in June 2025. SE will retain the option of two extension periods. The first extension period will be for a further 48-month period, the second extension period will be for a further 12-month period.
The total estimated value of the contract over the total duration is estimated to be between GBP150,000 and an overall fee cap of GBP200,000 (excl VAT).
Further details can be found within the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment (only relevant where sub-contractors are proposed) / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant Skills and Experience of the proposed Team / Weighting: 35%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology for delivery and understanding of specific project requirements detailed in the Specification / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Project Team Structure / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Risk Identification and Mitigation / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Information Security / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Following the first 24 months, Scottish Enterprise will have an option to extend for a further 24 months, and then a further 12 months (total 36 months extension).
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Following the first 24 months, Scottish Enterprise will have an option to extend for a further 24 months, and then a further 12 months (total 36 months extension).
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
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.
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
Statement for SPD 4A2B - Bidders must confirm that they hold RICS membership / accreditation or equivalent. Confirmation should be provided within the Tender Response Document (ITT Appendix 2 – Part 1).
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please see the Terms & Conditions included within the Invitation to Tender.
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
1 June 2023
Local time
11:00am
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
1 June 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
Statement for SPD 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar). Any contract will be entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For
administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation.
Statement for SPD 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned.
Statement for SPD 2D.1.2 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon, they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self-declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion. This may be requested at the selection stage or prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the contract.
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Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:722846)
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerk’s Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Telephone
+44 1414298888
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.scot/publications/single-point-of-enquiry/
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries. Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the High Court.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1412425466
Country
United Kingdom