Tender

Procurement Strategic Business Partner Framework

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

07 Sep 2018 at 11:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Procurement Strategic Business Partner Framework", initiated by Highways England, is focused on procuring consultancy services to support the procurement and commercial team over the next 12 months. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 8th October 2018. This initiative falls under the services industry category, with a primary focus on supporting various Highways England directorates, such as Major Projects and Smart Motorways. The procurement method employed is an open procedure above threshold, reflecting the scale and significance of the contracts to be awarded.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in procurement consultancy services. Companies that can provide expertise in managing large-scale contracts, particularly those that align with Highways England's operational requirements such as construction projects and procurement strategies, will find significant potential for growth. Engaging with this project not only offers financial incentives but also the chance to contribute to high-value infrastructure projects across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement Strategic Business Partner Framework

Notice Description

The Procurement Strategic Business Partner Framework will act as partner(s) to Highways England Procurement and Commercial team. Providing capacity and capability to the in-house team, enabling greater strength in depth, industry experience and new ideas to ensure Highways England procure contracts to leading edge procurement practice and programme milestones. The Strategic Partner(s) will primarily focus on delivery of business-as-usual and tactical contracts, allowing Highways England permanent staff to focus on high value awards. These contracts include uniforms, insurance, Regional Investment Programme (RIP) & Smart Motorway Programme (SMP) schemes to be awarded in advance of new Routes to Market (RtM) contracts, Salt purchases and support to wider Highways England innovations and initiatives along with the additional contractual assurance, development and commercial validation that will be required. Delivery outcome spans a range of directorates from Major Projects, Smart Motorways, RIP, Safety and Engineering Standards, Strategy and Planning, Communications, IT Directorate, HR, Facilities and Legal; all of which require procurement expertise and support to effect the increased level of spend into outsourced contracts that are compliant. The following main tasks requiring delivery within the next 12 months are as follows; - Tender 6 Construction Projects (PS350m) - Provide advice and support to existing RIP teams (Compensation Events, Contractual Agreement, Contract Variations etc). - A303 PFI / SW RIP - Develop Procurement Strategy with Technical partner & award contract. Work as part of Integrated team to deliver Commercial & Procurement Strategy. - SMP Alliance - Design, deliver & Tender new SMP Alliance using Negotiated Procedure. - RIP Technical Partner - Develop Procurement Strategy & IfT for Technical advisor framework. - Major Projects Technology Lower Thames Crossing/ A303/ Severn River Crossing Projects General; Additional Resource to increase resilience during recruitment & support holiday period, peak demand and unplanned activity. Routes to Market and Framework Management.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-677ad67c-450a-4a75-8bb1-9331a1c90cb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19396f96-a295-4d7d-91fb-2856c9b18147
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Nov 2018 - 5 Nov 2020 2-3 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lauren.hopkins@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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