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PRE TENDER NOTIFICATION: Independent Technical Assurance Contract

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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11 Jan 2021 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is initiating a tender process for an Independent Technical Assurance Contract, titled "PRE TENDER NOTIFICATION: Independent Technical Assurance Contract." This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 24 January 2021. The contract is intended to provide independent technical assurance for various infrastructure and transportation projects within Worcestershire, with services expected to commence on 4 April 2021 and continue until 3 April 2024. Interested parties can seek additional information by contacting Alison Atkinson via email at aatkinson2@worcestershire.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical assurance and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport modelling, design assessments, safety reviews, and construction cost evaluations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement strategy aims to reduce risks associated with major projects while promoting competition among service providers. Businesses well-suited to this contract should have prior experience in working on similar infrastructure projects and demonstrate a proven capacity to deliver effective assurance services within the timelines set forth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRE TENDER NOTIFICATION: Independent Technical Assurance Contract

Notice Description

INFORMATION ONLY. We would like to let you know about a forthcoming tender opportunity to bid for an Independent Technical Assurance Contract. Worcestershire County Council has a significant programme of major infrastructure and transportation projects in development and delivery. We use a range of procurement strategies and contracts such as design undertaken by our term professional services provider, then construction by a contractor, or a design and build model, using a suitable published form of contract, for example NEC. To provide advice, guidance and assurance and to reduce risk by suggested mitigations, we need independent technical assurance on aspects of these projects. This includes transport model assurance, design assurance, safety review, major planning application comments, project gateway review and construction costs assessments. If you have any questions please email aatkinson2@worcestershire.gov.uk Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83aa1e99-cc70-4989-a272-4e3ddbf9240b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and 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
11 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Apr 2021 - 3 Apr 2024 3-4 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
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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