Tender

Third Party Technical Auditing – Compliance Work Streams

  • Thanet District Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-023534

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-036244

Published 23 August 2022, 7:07pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Thanet District Council

Thanet District Council, Cecil Street

Margate

CT9 1XZ

Contact

Miss Gemma Paul

Email

gemma.paul@thanet.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1843577294

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKJ4 - Kent

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.thanet.gov.uk/

Buyer's address

http://www.thanet.gov.uk/

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f675625b-171e-ed11-8117-005056b64545

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=f675625b-171e-ed11-8117-005056b64545

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

Third Party Technical Auditing – Compliance Work Streams

Reference number

DN628652

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79212000 - Auditing services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Thanet District Council (TDC) owns and directly manages over 3,065 social housing properties in the District , this includes 274 communal blocks, 6 of which are over 18 metres.

Our properties are located throughout the TDC district in Kent, with concentrations in the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

TDC has taken direct control and management of our homes back in house, and have adopted new policies and procedures to strengthen our approach to building safety for the homes we own. We are committed to keeping our customers safe, and have a strong focus on ensuring building safety, whilst also providing excellent services and homes for our customers.

We therefore wish to procure a suitably experienced, qualified and competent providers to carry out third party technical auditing of the following Compliance work streams to assist in ensuring we are meeting our statutory obligation.

The Contract is packaged in 5 Separate Lots:

Lot 1. Third Party Technical Auditing - Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Equipment Servicing & Completion of Fire Safety Follow on actions

Lot 2. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Gas Servicing and Installation

Lot 3. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Electrical Testing, Repairs, Upgrades and Installations (Rewires)

Lot 4. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Water Hygiene

Lot 5. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Asbestos Surveys

Suppliers can bid for one, multiple OR all Lots.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2022 and will continue for a duration of 2 years with two options to extend (at the Council’s discretion), each of 12 months, giving a total possible contract period of four years.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 15 September 2022.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23 September 2022.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £400,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Lot 1. Third Party Technical Auditing - Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Equipment Servicing & Completion of Fire Safety Follow on actions

Lot 2. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Gas Servicing and Installation

Lot 3. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Electrical Testing, Repairs, Upgrades and Installations (Rewires)

Lot 4. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Water Hygiene

Lot 5. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Asbestos Surveys

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Third Party Technical Auditing - Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Equipment Servicing & Completion of Fire Safety Follow on actions

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 90714000 - Environmental auditing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thanet District Council (TDC) owns and directly manages over 3,065 social housing properties in the District , this includes 274 communal blocks, 6 of which are over 18 metres.

Our properties are located throughout the TDC district in Kent, with concentrations in the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

TDC has taken direct control and management of our homes back in house, and have adopted new policies and procedures to strengthen our approach to building safety for the homes we own. We are committed to keeping our customers safe, and have a strong focus on ensuring building safety, whilst also providing excellent services and homes for our customers.

We therefore wish to procure a suitably experienced, qualified and competent providers to carry out third party technical auditing of the following Compliance work streams to assist in ensuring we are meeting our statutory obligation.

The Contract is packaged in 5 Separate Lots:

Lot 1. Third Party Technical Auditing - Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Equipment Servicing & Completion of Fire Safety Follow on actions

Suppliers can bid for one, multiple OR all Lots.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2022 and will continue for a duration of 2 years with two options to extend (at the Council’s discretion), each of 12 months, giving a total possible contract period of four years.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 15 September 2022.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23 September 2022.

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: £100,000

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

Duration in months

24

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: Yes

Description of options

Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in the procurement documentation.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Gas Servicing and Installation

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 90714000 - Environmental auditing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thanet District Council (TDC) owns and directly manages over 3,065 social housing properties in the District , this includes 274 communal blocks, 6 of which are over 18 metres.

Our properties are located throughout the TDC district in Kent, with concentrations in the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

TDC has taken direct control and management of our homes back in house, and have adopted new policies and procedures to strengthen our approach to building safety for the homes we own. We are committed to keeping our customers safe, and have a strong focus on ensuring building safety, whilst also providing excellent services and homes for our customers.

We therefore wish to procure a suitably experienced, qualified and competent providers to carry out third party technical auditing of the following Compliance work streams to assist in ensuring we are meeting our statutory obligation.

The Contract is packaged in 5 Separate Lots:

Lot 2. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Gas Servicing and Installation

Suppliers can bid for one, multiple OR all Lots.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2022 and will continue for a duration of 2 years with two options to extend (at the Council’s discretion), each of 12 months, giving a total possible contract period of four years.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 15 September 2022.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23 September 2022.

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: £60,000

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

Duration in months

24

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: Yes

Description of options

Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in the procurement documentation.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Electrical Testing, Repairs, Upgrades and Installations (Rewires)

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 90714000 - Environmental auditing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thanet District Council (TDC) owns and directly manages over 3,065 social housing properties in the District, this includes 274 communal blocks, 6 of which are over 18 metres.

Our properties are located throughout the TDC district in Kent, with concentrations in the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

TDC has taken direct control and management of our homes back in house, and have adopted new policies and procedures to strengthen our approach to building safety for the homes we own. We are committed to keeping our customers safe, and have a strong focus on ensuring building safety, whilst also providing excellent services and homes for our customers.

We therefore wish to procure a suitably experienced, qualified and competent providers to carry out third party technical auditing of the following Compliance work streams to assist in ensuring we are meeting our statutory obligation.

The Contract is packaged in 5 Separate Lots:

Lot 3. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Electrical Testing, Repairs, Upgrades and Installations (Rewires)

Suppliers can bid for one, multiple OR all Lots.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2022 and will continue for a duration of 2 years with two options to extend (at the Council’s discretion), each of 12 months, giving a total possible contract period of four years.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 15 September 2022.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23 September 2022.

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: £100,000

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

Duration in months

24

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: Yes

Description of options

Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in the procurement documentation.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Water Hygiene

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 90714000 - Environmental auditing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thanet District Council (TDC) owns and directly manages over 3,065 social housing properties in the District , this includes 274 communal blocks, 6 of which are over 18 metres.

Our properties are located throughout the TDC district in Kent, with concentrations in the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

TDC has taken direct control and management of our homes back in house, and have adopted new policies and procedures to strengthen our approach to building safety for the homes we own. We are committed to keeping our customers safe, and have a strong focus on ensuring building safety, whilst also providing excellent services and homes for our customers.

We therefore wish to procure a suitably experienced, qualified and competent providers to carry out third party technical auditing of the following Compliance work streams to assist in ensuring we are meeting our statutory obligation.

The Contract is packaged in 5 Separate Lots:

Lot 4. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Streams - Water Hygiene

Suppliers can bid for one, multiple OR all Lots.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2022 and will continue for a duration of 2 years with two options to extend (at the Council’s discretion), each of 12 months, giving a total possible contract period of four years.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 15 September 2022.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23 September 2022.

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: £60,000

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

Duration in months

24

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: Yes

Description of options

Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in the procurement documentation.

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Asbestos Surveys

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79212000 - Auditing services
  • 90714000 - Environmental auditing

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ4 - Kent

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Thanet District Council (TDC) owns and directly manages over 3,065 social housing properties in the District , this includes 274 communal blocks, 6 of which are over 18 metres.

Our properties are located throughout the TDC district in Kent, with concentrations in the towns of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

TDC has taken direct control and management of our homes back in house, and have adopted new policies and procedures to strengthen our approach to building safety for the homes we own. We are committed to keeping our customers safe, and have a strong focus on ensuring building safety, whilst also providing excellent services and homes for our customers.

We therefore wish to procure a suitably experienced, qualified and competent providers to carry out third party technical auditing of the following Compliance work streams to assist in ensuring we are meeting our statutory obligation.

The Contract is packaged in 5 Separate Lots:

Lot 5. Third Party Technical Auditing - Compliance Work Steams - Asbestos Surveys

Suppliers can bid for one, multiple OR all Lots.

The Contract is anticipated to commence upon November 2022 and will continue for a duration of 2 years with two options to extend (at the Council’s discretion), each of 12 months, giving a total possible contract period of four years.

Important Information: All procurement documents are attached to the notice and available for suppliers to download from the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk) and complete according to instructions contained.

The procurement process will be undertaken on the basis of formal Tenders. Evaluation will be on the basis of criteria and methodology as set out in the Invitation to Tender document.

Any clarifications or questions must be submitted via the Message area of the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 15 September 2022.

Completed tender documents must be submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 14.00hrs on 23 September 2022.

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: £80,000

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

Duration in months

24

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: Yes

Description of options

Options to extend at the sole discretion of the Contracting Authority as per details contained in the procurement documentation.

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 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

23 September 2022

Local time

2:00pm

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

Tender must be valid until: 21 November 2022

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

23 August 2022

Local time

3:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Royal Courts of Justice

London

Country

United Kingdom