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External project management support for Heat Network Development Unit projects

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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01 Dec 2020 at 16:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for "External project management support for Heat Network Development Unit projects," valued at £122,400. This procurement process falls under the energy-efficiency consultancy services category and is intended to provide high-quality project management expertise to local government heat network initiatives. The award was made on 23 November 2020, with the contract period spanning from 1 December 2020 to 31 December 2020. The tender was open for submissions until 23 October 2020, and the activities are centred in Bristol, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in project management and consultancy, particularly those with experience in energy efficiency and public sector projects. Businesses that excel in delivering timely project outputs, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in such contracts can help SMEs expand their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients like Bristol City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External project management support for Heat Network Development Unit projects

Notice Description

It is expected that the appointed Contractor will provide high quality project management expertise to the heat networks project(s). The Contractor will be required to manage work packages to ensure outputs are delivered on time, within budget and to the required level of quality. In order to achieve these aims the Contractor shall: Liaise with the Local Authority to understand the project governance procedures and effectively manage project delivery in accordance with the established project governance and to the Local Authority requirements Prepare a project management plan including preparation of the project plan, project initiation document, benefits realisation plan, change control procedures, quality assurance procedures, and reporting. This should also identify key requirements, dependencies and timeframe for development and implementation of the project(s) Develop and oversee delivery of the project plan to the Local Authority requirements, support the Local Authority process of procurement where required, and liaise with the Local Authority and HNDU in managing the monitoring, and evaluation of the specialist consultancy work to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget, and to the required level of quality Monitor performance of consultants and their compliance with the CIBSE/ADE Heat Networks Code of Practise CP1 and HNDU requirements. This shall include maintaining a heat networks client checklist to evidence compliance with this code of practice Ensuring any financial and/or economic modelling commissioned for the project is robust, sufficiently detailed, meets the requirements of the tender specification, Local Authority finance team and Project Steering Group In partnership with the key stakeholders (including HNDU) undertake quality assurance for each commissioned study and where necessary challenge the methodology, assumptions, and outputs produced by the commissioned consultant(s) Establish and manage the reporting and administration arrangements for the project, including providing regular client updates to the Local Authority and HNDU including preparation of regular project progress reporting detailing milestone, budget, and risk reviews utilising the HNDU monthly Highlight Report template When managing the delivery of development studies ensure that the project priorities identified by the Project Steering Group are understood and accounted for, and that relevant knowledge from the previous studies is appropriately accounted for in the development of the project(s) Produce and update the project management documentation relating to the delivery of the development studies. Examples of such documentation would include project brief, communications plan, etc. Organise and attend project kick-off, working group, risk workshop(s) and progress meetings in conjunction with the Local Authority Lead Officer and all relevant stakeholders (including HNDU).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04029098-6c8b-453f-b37e-6393b36875fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff9ed814-e8f6-45a3-a915-c93d6710cb41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REGEN (SW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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