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Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2023 Highways Professional Services Term Contract

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is initiating a market engagement exercise for the "Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2023 Highways Professional Services Term Contract." This procurement falls within the construction industry, specifically focusing on highways and roads. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 11 April 2022. The contract, valued at an estimated £5 million per year, will use the NEC4 Professional Services Contract framework, and it is anticipated to commence on 1 February 2023, lasting until 31 January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large firms in the construction and engineering sectors. Companies with a minimum turnover of £80 million per annum are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from a single supplier contract that allows for distinct service instructions during the contract term. Businesses specialising in multidisciplinary services and capable of delivering complex highway schemes will find this an advantageous opportunity to engage with Worcestershire County Council, enhancing their growth prospects in the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2023 Highways Professional Services Term Contract

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to initiate a market engagement exercise for the procurement of a multidisciplinary services provider to assist Worcestershire County Council with delivery of highways related schemes predominantly utilising the NEC4 suite of contracts, and assess the interest and capability of the market to provide and deliver the scope of potential services and what its views are on how an opportunity of this kind might be packaged and delivered. Certain proposals are under current consideration in advance of an imminent future Contract Notice that will be published via Find a Tender. Information obtained as part of this market engagement may be used to inform the subsequent scope of services, strategy and call for competition by competitive tender in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. - Value - The estimated total value included under II.1.5 relates to an envisaged turnover of ?5m per annum (no value of services will be guaranteed). - Procurement Strategy is for a single supplier contract to provide all services via distinct instruction during the term via Task Order. - Contracting Strategy - the NEC4 Professional Services Contract will be utilised with suitable amendments. The NEC4 suite is utilised by WCC for highways related works and services as it is established on the principle of inspiring and encouraging best practice in project management within a partnering environment, and improving its transparent risk allocation. Tenderers must have a minimum turnover of ?80,000,000 per annum To facilitate responses to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) an information pack/questionnaire is available to all potential suppliers who express an interest in tendering. To express an interest and download the questionnaire, please access via the In-Tend e-tendering tool (registration is free via https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20422/procurement_portal.) WCC may invite potential bidders to further discuss their responses within online consultation sessions. We will use the feedback offered to help shape the overall procurement strategy. We request a response to the questionnaire at the earliest opportunity and no later than Monday 11 April 2022, to be returned via the procurement portal Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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