Planning

Market Engagement: Professional Services Partnership 4 (PSP4)

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Jan 2023 at 14:22

Planning

14 Apr 2022 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, on behalf of the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus, is initiating a tender process titled "Market Engagement: Professional Services Partnership 4 (PSP4)" in the construction industry. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including the engagement end date set for 14th July 2022. The framework tender opportunity for PSP4 is expected to be published in the week commencing 13th February 2023, following a single 'Open' tender procedure that will remain open for approximately 6 weeks. The process involves a short term extension of the current PSP3 framework to allow time for supplier bids preparation before the launch of PSP4, scheduled for 28th August 2023.

This tender for PSP4 presents business growth opportunities for companies offering consultancy, secondment, and related professional services in the construction sector. The procurement method will involve NEC4 Professional Services Contract with 2 Lot structure for different service types. It is anticipated that 3 suppliers will be awarded a place on Lot 1 and 2 suppliers on Lot 2, based on quality and price criteria. Business entities interested in direct award or mini-competition allocation methods and willing to utilise the ProContract electronic tendering portal are encouraged to participate in this tender process facilitated by the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement: Professional Services Partnership 4 (PSP4)

Notice Description

**UPDATE** PSP4 Procurement Update - Please note that the indicative date for publication of the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus Professional Services Partnership 4 (PSP4) framework tender opportunity is week commencing 13th February 2023. A single 'Open' tender procedure will be followed, with the tender remaining open for approximately 6 weeks. In order to ensure that all practicable steps prior to publication of the tender opportunity are completed, whilst ensuring sufficient time is set aside for suppliers to prepare their bids and for effective mobilisation prior to the launch of PSP4, a short term extension of the current PSP3 framework will be undertaken. The current PSP3 framework will now expire on 27.08.23, with the new PSP4 framework due to commence on 28.08.23. Key features of the PSP4 framework are as follows: The Framework will be a NEC4 Professional Services Contract - PSC and PSSC The current 2 Lot structure will be retained - Lot 1 for consultancy services and Lot 2 for secondment services It is anticipated that 3 suppliers will be awarded a place on Lot 1, and 2 on Lot 2, on the basis of 60% Quality and 40% Price Work is to be allocated by direct award or mini-competition. Additional selection (award) options will be provided for to support end user choice and equitability of supplier workload share. The MHA+ will be using the ProContract electronic tendering portal located on the EastMidsTenders internet portal to administer the PSP4 tender process: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ This system is free, secure and simple to use. Comprehensive reference guides on how to use the system can be found here: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ' **End of Update** Leicestershire County Council ("the Council") acting on behalf of the Midlands Highway Alliance Plus (MHA Plus) invites proposals for how the current Professional Services Partnership 3 framework should be replaced to ensure the continued effective delivery of professional services and seconded staff to the member authorities of the MHA Plus. The Council is at an early stage in the development of its proposals for procuring Professional Services Partnership 4, and prior to formulating any formal procurement opportunity, seeks input from the market as to what might be the most potentially attractive way of packaging and scoping a future procurement opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31fbbbea-78a7-49e4-a9be-3c12f633b832
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7fe9000-de72-4c1c-a772-c696f27399c0
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Harmeet Bhatti
Contact Email
harmeet.bhatti@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1163052085

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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