Tender

Highways procurement consultancy and market analysis

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Jun 2021 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking bids for a tender titled "Highways procurement consultancy and market analysis," focusing on procurement consultancy services within the highways industry. Located in Taunton, South West UK, this procurement is currently at the Tender stage, having been published on 14th June 2021. The tender period concludes on 25th June 2021, with the contract set to commence on 1st July 2021 and run until 19th August 2021. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £15,000 and £30,000, and companies interested in providing market analysis and consultancy in the highways sector are encouraged to apply.

This tender represents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in procurement consultancy and highways analysis to expand their business horizon. Eligible businesses should possess strong capabilities in market research, risk analysis, and an understanding of service delivery models in the highways sector. With the focus on enhancing local authority procurement and addressing the latest market trends, firms providing innovative solutions in contract types and additionality, such as social value considerations, will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways procurement consultancy and market analysis

Notice Description

The provision of professional advice and delivery of a report covering: a) Market Analysis - Highways TMC - the current industry, size, major companies, developments, appetite for contract types, position on risk, commercial/collaborative behaviours, length of contract to meet carbon neutrality investment. b) Market Analysis - Tier 1 Supply Chain - the current industry, size, major companies, developments, appetite for contract types, position on risk, length of contract to meet carbon neutrality investment. c) The Local Authority procurement landscape, recent procurements, current procurements and likely planned procurements (who is likely to be going out to tender at the same time as SCC and what model are they currently using). d) Forms of contract being used, benefits and issues. e) Service delivery models being used including mixed delivery models. g) Innovation in tendering, contract, service delivery. h) How do SCC ensure attractiveness to the market. I) Good examples of Additionality e.g., social value, income generation. Additional information: Please see the procurement documentation for additional details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d03d334-07e9-4389-8b97-300e2ba417a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2395f2fe-dfd8-4f6c-992f-b25c2f35f019
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 19 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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