Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited ("CHIC")
84 Spencer Street
Birmingham
B18 6DS
Contact
S J Domican
Telephone
+44 1217599990
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CHIC Compliance Audit Services Framework 2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212000 - Auditing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The framework will provide a range of internal policy compliance and site portfolio audits along with site contractor assurance audits, as applicable. Audit work should be carried out to a professional standard by appropriately qualified personnel, including demonstrable knowledge of Registered Social Landlords, the Housing Regulator and their Regulatory Framework and Standards. The audit process will be an integral part of management systems and control, to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the member’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and member policy requirements.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £150,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Asbestos Auditing
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 90714400 - Activity specific environmental auditing services
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The audit process will be an integral part of asbestos management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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
Commercial Gas Auditing
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The audit process will be an integral part of Gas Safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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
Domestic Gas Auditing
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 65200000 - Gas distribution and related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The audit process will be an integral part of Gas Safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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
Electrical Safety Auditing
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The audit process will be an integral part of electrical safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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
Fire Safety Auditing
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
CHIC Members are required to effectively identify, control and mitigate the risk of fire within any premises in which they are deemed to be the responsible person. It is therefore essential from a moral, legal and financial perspective that fire safety management arrangements are effectively implemented, reviewed and continually improved.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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
Lifting Equipment Auditing
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 42416100 - Lifts
- 42416300 - Hoists
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Audits will assess a member’s duty under The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) and The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and ensure procedures and policies are in place, with a goal of formulating and providing a Compliance Report.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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
Mechanical and Electrical Auditing
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The audit process will be an integral part of mechanical and electrical safety management to ensure that works are completed to a defined scope/specification of works in line with the client’s requirements whilst complying with legislative and company policy requirements.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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
Water Hygiene Auditing
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 39370000 - Water installations
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The audit will provide an independent and systematic examination of policies, procedures and records to provide assurance of appropriate implementation and performance in respect of but not limited to Control of legionella in hot and cold water systems and Management and control of building hot and cold water services.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
Cost criterion - Name: Criterion 1 / Weighting: 50
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 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
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-017046
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-1
Lot No
1
Title
Asbestos Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Airborne Environmental Consultants Ltd
23 Wheel Forge Way
Manchester
M17 1EH
Telephone
+44 7557383181
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
National registration number
03442515
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Environmental Management Solutions Limited
The Old Surgery, 22A King Street
Hereford
HR4 9DA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG1 - Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
National registration number
04855462
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
MSS Consulting Ltd
MSS House, Galdames Place
Cardiff
CF24 5RE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
National registration number
05554672
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quay Consultancy Ltd
Monomark House, 27 Gloucester Street
London
WC1N 3AX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
10699101
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: £15,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-2
Lot No
2
Title
Commercial Gas Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Flame Associates
No 1 Endon Road
Stoke on Trent
ST6 8NA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
National registration number
03945773
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clear Safety Services Ltd
6 Bodenham Road, Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
09946894
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Corgi Technical Services Ltd
11a Campbell Court Bramley
Tadley Hampshire
RG26 5EG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07048463
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Lambert Ltd
2 Abbey Court, Selby Business Park
Selby
YO8 8RY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03448234
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-3
Lot No
3
Title
Domestic Gas Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Flame Associates
No 1 Endon Road, 1st & 2nd Floor Norton le Moors
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ST6 8NA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
National registration number
03945773
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clear Safety Services Ltd
6 Bodenham Road, Folkestone Kent, CT20 2NU
Kent
CT20 2NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
09946894
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Corgi Technical Services Ltd
11a Campbell Court Bramley,
Tadley Hampshire
RG26 5EG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07048463
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Lambert Ltd
2 Abbey Court, Selby Business Park
Selby
YO8 8RY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03448234
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-4
Lot No
4
Title
Electrical Safety Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Savills
33 Margaret Street
London
W1G 0JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
National registration number
02122174
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Flame Associates
No 1 Endon Road, 1st & 2nd Floor Norton le Moors
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ST6 8NA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
National registration number
03945773
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clear Safety Services Ltd
6 Bodenham Road, Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
09946894
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Corgi Technical Services Ltd
11a Campbell Court, Bramley Tadley Hampshire
Tadley, Hampshire
RG26 5EG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
07048463
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Morgan Lambert Ltd
2 Abbey Court, Selby Business Park
Selby
YO8 8RY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03448234
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-5
Lot No
5
Title
Fire Safety Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 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 non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ventro Ltd
Aquilam House, 7 Darklake View, Estover
Plymouth
PL6 7TL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK41 - Plymouth
National registration number
08765695
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clear Safety Services Ltd
6 Bodenham Road, Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
09946894
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-6
Lot No
6
Title
Lifting Equipment Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cundall Johnston and Partners LLP
4th Floor Partnership House, Regent Farm Road Gosforth,, upon Tyne Tyne and Wear
Newcastle
NE3 3AF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
OC300389
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: £15,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-7
Lot No
7
Title
Mechanical and Electrical Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blue Flame Associates
No 1 Endon Road,, 1st & 2nd Floor Norton le Moors
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
ST6 8NA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
03945773
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clear Safety Services Ltd
6 Bodenham Road,, Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
09946894
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
588284638-8
Lot No
8
Title
Water Hygiene Auditing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
5 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Clear Safety Services Ltd
6 Bodenham Road,, Folkestone
Kent
CT20 2NU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
National registration number
09946894
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=645820415
GO Reference: GO-20211130-PRO-19316400
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court
Royal Courts of Justice,
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The High Court
Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limited observed a 10-day standstill period calculated in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Under those regulations, aggrieved bidders may by way of proceedings in the High Court seek relief in respect of alleged breaches of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 which may include declaring any award ineffective and/or seeking damages. After the expiry of the 10-day standstill period, CHIC will unless prevented by order of the court conclude and enter the contract.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Communities and Housing Investment Consortium Limiter ("CHIC")
84 Spencer Street
Birmingham
B18 6DS
Telephone
+44 1217599990
Country
United Kingdom