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Professional Consultancy Services for Planning, Design, Engineering and Place Services 2023

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2023 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for "Professional Consultancy Services for Planning, Design, Engineering and Place Services 2023" to WSP UK Limited. The contract, valued at £30,000,000, commenced on July 18, 2023, and will run until July 17, 2027. The services include consulting support for projects and embedded teams for both statutory and non-statutory services, with a focus on highways, transportation, and other place services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 25, 2022.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the engineering services sector to engage with Somerset Council. The contract duration of up to 4 years, with possible extensions, allows for long-term partnership opportunities. Companies specializing in transportation planning, traffic modelling, flood and water management, and other related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract covers a wide range of professional consultancy services, providing potential for growth and collaboration in diverse project areas.

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Notice Title

Professional Consultancy Services for Planning, Design, Engineering and Place Services 2023

Notice Description

Form of Contract - This is an NEC3 Professional Services Contract - April 2013 Edition - using main Option G. Commencement - The service commencement 'starting date' is 18 July 2023. Duration - The contract duration will be for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend the contract up to two times by periods of up to 24 months. The exercise of the options to extend will be at the sole discretion of the Authority and shall depend, amongst other matters, on the appointed Suppliers performance. Value - The estimated spend per annum on core services is estimated at around PS2,000,000 to PS3,000,000. The overall contract value including extensions is estimated at between PS10,000,000-PS30,000,000. Work will be placed through the contract through the issue of Task Orders by the Authority, there is no guarantee as to the minimum value of work that will be placed through the contract, the above figures are given as an estimation only. The Authority through this contract is seeking consultancy support in two forms - 'Project' and 'Service' provision: Project Provision - The Authority has a range of in-house resources to undertake much of their design, engineering requirements but has more limited resources for specialist activity such as transportation planning, traffic modelling, flood and water management and other specialist services. Support is required for these in-house resources on a call-off basis over a wide and diverse range of professional consultancy services with a core focus on highways and transportation but also including support from time to time for other place services. Service Provision - In addition to the above, from time-to-time the Authority may require the Supplier to provide embedded teams of suitably experienced staff to provide both statutory and non-statutory services. This could be one or more staff for a fixed period of time which could extend to several years or the term of the contract. Examples of the type of service that might be requested are resources to support or deliver the following but not limited to: Local Lead Flood Authority Responsibilities Highways Development Management, including overseeing the implementation and administration of legal agreements associated with developer led and third-party highway infrastructure delivery projects Highways Engineering Design Project Management Site Supervision Structures AIP The full list of 'Core Consultancy Services' and associated consultant 'Job Roles' are set out in the procurement document entitled 'Volume 2 - Scope'. Additional consultancy services and Job Roles may be required by the Authority during the term of the contract. The contract and documentation sets out how any additional services will be incorporated into the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c802e338-7394-4f50-8249-985e0ffbad23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET 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
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
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

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