Tender

SBC 0822 Framework agreement for the provision of Regeneration consultancy.

  • Stevenage Borough Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-025279

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03670c

Published 8 September 2022, 4:07pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Stevenage Borough Council

Daneshill House, Danestreet,

Stevenage

SG1 1HN

Contact

Corporate Procurement

Email

procurement@stevenage.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1438242775

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.stevenage.gov.uk

Buyer's address

www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

one.3) Communication

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

www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.supplyhertfordshire.uk

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

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

SBC 0822 Framework agreement for the provision of Regeneration consultancy.

Reference number

CCD01031

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Stevenage Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a framework agreement for Regeneration Consultancy. The Council are leading a £1 billion regeneration programme. With over £600 million of private sector investment, £37.5 million in towns funding and a further £71 million of public funding already secured as examples of additional funding in place. The regeneration programme is well underway, with initial projects already completed and multiple other schemes programmed over the forthcoming years. It is anticipated there will be other associated works associated with these, such as enabling works and similar projects, whilst not explicitly outlined. This is a multi lot framework intended to run for four years, some individual call of contracts are likely to extend beyond the end of the framework. Any questions relating to this tender must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000

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

Project Monitoring and or Management

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71500000 - Construction-related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71500000 - Construction-related services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

General Property Services and Dilapidations

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71520000 - Construction supervision services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Employers Agent Services

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Contract Administration

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Principal designer

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

Asbestos Management/Compliance

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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) Description

two.2.1) Title

General Advice/ Non defined

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Stevenage Borough Council is seeking suitable Suppliers for the provision of Regeneration Consultancy via a lotted framework It is anticipated that the framework will commence on 1 November 2022 Scope: The proposed lots are as follows1 )Project Monitoring and or Management2) Quantity Surveying / Cost Management 3) M and E services / Structural Engineering/ Landscape Services 4) Construction Design & Management (CDM) / Health and Safety role. 5) General Property Services and Dilapidations6) NEC Supervisor/ Project Clerk Of Works 7) Employers Agent Services 8) Contract Administration 9) Principal Designer 10) Asbestos Management/Compliance 11) General advice/non defined: Unit rate consultancy, which could be a combination of the above on an additional service.Lots 1- 10– tiered call off Lot 11 – mini competition lot. Further information is available within the copy ITT documents. The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the term , together with the Individual Orders and their possible durations. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. There will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

two.2.5) Award criteria

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

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


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

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

three.2) Conditions related to the contract

three.2.2) Contract performance conditions

As listed 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

Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 60

In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

Duration will be four years

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

10 October 2022

Local time

12:00pm

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

10 October 2022

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

six.3) Additional information

To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council`s procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system.This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.com or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:30.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Framework Agreement or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council`s obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council`s requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Framework Agreement.The estimated total value of the Framework Agreement is £10,000,000 and is for the core period. For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Framework Agreement will be approximately [INSERT VALUE/RANGE]. The Framework Agreement will be awarded for a core period of four] years. Please note that the requirements of the Framework Agreement will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. In addition, there will be no form of exclusivity or volume that is guaranteed under the resultant Framework Agreement and the Council will be entitled to enter into other Contracts and arrangements with other suppliers for the provision of any, or all, of the requirements which are the same as, or similar to those specified under the established Framework Agreement.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court

London

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the [Contract/Framework Agreement] is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a Framework Agreement before a contract is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a [Contract/Framework Agreement] has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Framework Agreement has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Framework Agreement ineffective.