Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay
Glasgow
G2 8LU
Telephone
+44 1412426007
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.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
Ceremonial Event Planning and Management
Reference number
537308
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Scottish Government required the provision of a one-stop professional project management service in respect of the maintenance of an existing set of plans for state and ceremonial matters within Scotland. The successful Service Provider will be responsible for the delivery of an existing comprehensive programme of works which will include reinstatement works and which will assist the Purchaser and its stakeholders in providing seamless, high quality programme and project management for ceremonial events to be provided on a contingency basis, as the requirement could be activated at any time during the lifetime of the contract.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £700,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79420000 - Management-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The services fall into 3 categories:
- Overall project planning and management
- Procurement, direct contracting and management of sub-contracted services/works.
- Planning, management and operation of specific Ceremonial events where the programme is activated.
The Service Provider shall be required to:
- Maintain the plans, updating them as required by the Purchaser;
- Attend relevant meetings as and when required;
- Proactively liaise with the Purchaser and other stakeholders to ensure plans are accurate;
- Procure and manage a number of sub-contracts, as and when required;
- Work with stakeholders to ensure tasks are carried out to accurate timings and best value, when plans are activated.
This programme would include processions, ceremonial events, a church service, specific and extraordinary transport requirements and an anticipated high level of crowds in the historic centre of Edinburgh, with the associated arrangements for media coverage. The plans are now largely in place and the role of the Service Provider will be to maintain these plans in conjunction with the Purchaser and other relevant stakeholders and to ensure that it delivers a successful, high profile series of events to the satisfaction of all parties.
The Service Provider shall act as the main contractor and shall be directly responsible for a number of sub-contracts in order to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. Services will include further development of the planning and design process, procurement, logistical and management services including financial control, budget responsibilities and the co-ordination of a wide range of ceremonial participants.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
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
Bidders should refer to the Bidders Guidance Instructions Document for full information.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-001605
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
537308
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 August 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arcadis
Apex 3, 95 Haymarket Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12 5HD
Telephone
+44 7769286748
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:671410)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom