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QU038 - Technical and Business Consultancy Support for a Market Sounding Exercise in relation to Construction-related and FM Services (including services currently provided by Acivico Ltd) - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for Technical and Business Consultancy Support related to a Market Sounding Exercise for Construction-related and Facilities Management (FM) services. The contract is part of the Council's initiative to evaluate and improve the delivery of these services currently managed through its wholly-owned company, Acivico, as well as other frameworks. The tender process initially began with the submission period concluding on 15th August 2016, followed by a contract period starting on 1st September 2016 and set to end on 30th November 2016. This project falls under the services category, specifically related to construction consultancy services, and was procured through an open procedure.

This consultancy tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and facilities management. Companies with expertise in delivering consultancy services, especially those with in-depth knowledge of alternative service models and the construction sector, would be well-positioned to respond. Participation in this procurement process could benefit organisations looking to expand their influence in the public sector, particularly those equipped to engage in stakeholder discussions and contribute to strategic recommendations for service delivery improvements within local government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QU038 - Technical and Business Consultancy Support for a Market Sounding Exercise in relation to Construction-related and FM Services (including services currently provided by Acivico Ltd) - AWARD

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council is seeking Technical and Business consultancy services to support a Market-sounding exercise that will inform the best way forward for the delivery of its construction-related and FM Services. These are currently delivered via its Wholly-owned company (Acivico), the Constructing West Midlands (CWM) contracting frameworks and related client functions (e.g. including landlord, contract management & performance functions). The scope of these services covers a multitude of clients and portfolio's within the Council. The successful organisation will need to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following: * Relevant in-depth knowledge and experience in the construction and Facilities Management industries. * In-depth knowledge and experience of business models and the commercial potential in the Construction and FM sectors including expertise in alternative service business models (encompassing finance and accounting aspects). An independent and objective view with no potential conflict of interest. * An initial critique of a draft market sounding questionnaire (to be forwarded to applicants by 5th August 2016) This project will require the consultant to: Give an evaluation of each of the completed Market-sounding questionnaires (via a written report) that will reflect their expert judgements on proposals and responses to specific questions set out in the questionnaire. They will be expected to summarise the relative strengths and potential for the various models; and be required to attend stakeholder meetings (3 approx.) in Birmingham, to discuss and contribute to the recommendations that will need to be made to the Council's December Cabinet meeting BCC will be using its e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. The web address is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc. Registration and use of in-tend is free. All correspondence for this procurement process must be via the in-tend correspondence function. If you are unable to register with in-tend please either email us at cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call 0121 464 8000. If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Councils tender Portal:-. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register as a bidder. We will send you a log on and password so you can download the tender documentation. Requests to participate must be by way of completion and return of the tender documentation no later than 12:00 (GMT) on 15th August 2016 using the Supplier Portal. Please contact mike.smith@birmingham.gov.uk for any queries relating to this tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/578eea1b-1eae-4bbf-9c08-fc7a01e6034d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

71356000 - Technical services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79993100 - Facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 30 Nov 2016 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAMA
Postcode
B4 7WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROPERTY AND CHANGE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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