Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Contact
Douglas Martin
Telephone
+44 1412420478
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=AA10482
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
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
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
Self Build Loan Fund Administrator
Reference number
CASE/596060
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Administration Services for Self Build Loan Fund
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £583,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 75123000 - Administrative housing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of services to administer the Self Build Loan Fund
two.2.7) Duration of the contract or the framework agreement
Duration in months
48
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.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
Objective rules and criteria for participation are contained in this notice at section VI.3 Additional Information.
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) Form of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.11) Main features of the award procedure
Quality Technical 70 percent
Price Commercial 30 percent
Technical Assessment - Full details of the technical criteria detailed within Invitation to Tender.
Tenderers must also confirm,
- they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of the contract, at least the real Living Wage
- they will meet standards on payment of subcontractors
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 August 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Exclusion Grounds - 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. Selection Criteria- B Economic and Financial Standing 4B.4 Financial Ratio, 4B.5.1 Insurances Required as detailed within Invitation to Tender document. C Technical and Professional Ability - 4C.1.2 Experience and Examples- Tenderers must provide an overview and TWO examples which demonstrate their experience in providing assistance to self build projects and the management and use of public sector funds. Tenderers must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in an outcomes-focussed environment on - Project management, Accountability and evaluation, Providing of advice and support, Communication and engagement. 4C.4 Supply Chain Management and Prompt Payment of subcontractors- Tenderers must provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems as detailed within the Single Procurement Document, of the Invitation to Tender document.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 21434. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
8. Community Benefits
8.1 The Scottish Government is committed to contributing to the social, economic and environmental well-being of the people of Scotland. The Scottish Ministers has a range of national outcomes that underpin its core purpose: To focus on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through sustainable and inclusive economic growth.
8.2 Accordingly, there is a requirement to demonstrate commitment to these objectives in the form of a Community Benefits Proposal, which will be performed on a cost –neutral basis.
8.3 Proposals must compliment the main purpose of the Contract and be proportionate to the contract value.
8.4 Community benefits are measures which address challenges faced by this community to improve the economic, social or environmental wellbeing in a way that enriches the affected community therefore contributing to Scotland’s National Outcomes. For example:
- We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential
- We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe
- We are well educated, skilled and able to contribute to society
- We respect, protect and fulfil human rights and live free from discrimination
- We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally
- Examples of Community Benefit categories could be: targeted employment support, recruitment and work-related training for priority groups within the community (for example long-term unemployed and young people) as part of your proposed workforce for this project;
- support for existing Charity and Third Sector Organisations that deliver benefits to the communities
- Use of SMEs or supported businesses as part of your supply chain
- up-skilling the existing workforce;
- equality and diversity initiatives;
- educational support initiatives.
Note: This list is not exhaustive.
(SC Ref:699386)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom