Tender

Call - Off from West Yorkshire Combined Authority legal services framework: lot 2 - Alternate Services Delivery Model Options Appraisals & Business Case for Bus

MERSEYTRAVEL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Merseytravel, which is seeking to secure an Options Appraisal and Business Case for an Alternate Service Delivery Model for Bus. This tender is categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, which commenced on 28th November 2016 after the call-off from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Legal Services Framework Agreement. The tender period ended on 17th October 2016, and the contract is expected to run until 27th May 2018 with an initial commission amounting to £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, especially those experienced in developing strategic assessments and business cases in the public transport sector. Companies capable of providing detailed evaluations of different service delivery models, including partnerships and franchising, would be well-suited to compete. Given the focus on compliance with the Bus Bill and associated guidelines, firms with expertise in public sector advisory services would also find this tender aligned with their capabilities, thus fostering potential business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call - Off from West Yorkshire Combined Authority legal services framework: lot 2 - Alternate Services Delivery Model Options Appraisals & Business Case for Bus

Notice Description

Merseytravel are inviting tender submissions (min-competition) for the provision of an Options Appraisal & Business Case for an Alternate Service Delivery Model for Bus from organisations that have been appointed to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's (formerly West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive) Legal Services Framework Agreement dated the 21st February 2014 (the Framework). The framework of the Business Case around which the alternate delivery model assessment decisions are to be made is to be undertaken in strict compliance of the proposed Bus Bill; Department of Transport guidance; HM Treasury's guidance for public sector bodies (The Green Book, 5 case business model guidance and Gateway Process); and is to also incorporate the additional requirements set out below and in the accompanying call off tender documentation. Merseytravel does not however have any pre-conceptions in regard to the most advantages long term arrangement. The most appropriate future service delivery model is therefore to be determined by Merseytravel's consideration of the Business Case conclusions and its recommendations. The successful bidder will therefore be required to undertake a robust and detailed Business Case. The Business Case is to include the review of the current Alliance Arrangement (No Change Option) and the identification and comparison of the costs and benefits of other service delivery models. As a minimum, the options appraisal is to include: the current Alliance and other forms of Enhanced Partnerships; Quality Contract arrangements; as well as partial and full Franchising (IE "Nothing Ruled In - & - Nothing Ruled Out"). Initial Commission The initial commission is for the provision of provision of the: * Strategic Outline Programme (SOP) * Strategic Outline Case (SOC). Option to Extend Subject to the outcome of the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) and other factors to be considered by Merseytravel, the Contract term and scope may be extended at the sole discretion of Merseytravel to include one or more of the following stages: * Outline Business Case (OBC) * Full Business Case (FBC) * Procurement Advice Bidders are required to submit their fees and prices for the Strategic Outline Programme (SOP) and Strategic Outline Case (SOC). However, should the commission be extended, then these submitted rates and prices shall form the basis for agreeing the rates and prices for undertaking the Outline Business Case (OBC), Full Business Case (FBC) and for the provision of procurement advice. Please note that this is a call off from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Legal Services Framework Agreement dated the 21st February 2014 and only suppliers pre approved and listed in the framework are able to submit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d579f4fc-5c84-4d25-bacf-f049f1d7e168
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Nov 2016 - 27 May 2018 1-2 years
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
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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