Tender

WSCC DR Highways Client Support Services Market Consultation

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP)

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Sussex County Council (CAP) is currently seeking support through its tender titled "WSCC DR Highways Client Support Services Market Consultation," aimed at enhancing its Strategic Transport Investment Programme. This procurement focuses on Highways consultancy services, taking place in West Sussex, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 22 March 2021 and is set to close on 15 April 2021. An NEC Professional Services Contract will be awarded for a framework intended to run from June 2022 to March 2027, with the possibility of extending for a further five years, indicating a long-term requirement for consultancy support.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for firms specialising in highways, transport, and civil engineering consultancy services. Businesses that provide professional services such as highway design, structural engineering, and transport planning will find this tender particularly relevant. The use of mini competitions for bidding gives smaller firms a chance to compete for specific tasks, promoting diversity in the supply chain and enabling those with niche expertise to participate effectively in these projects.

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Notice Title

WSCC DR Highways Client Support Services Market Consultation

Notice Description

1. Introduction To enable the delivery of the West Sussex County Council Strategic Transport Investment Programme (STIP) and schemes that have been identified the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) programme the need for a Professional Services contractual framework has been identified. The contractual framework will provide a set of Consultants who can provide a Design and Client Support service. The design of infrastructure projects is currently provided by a Professional Services Framework and we are now seeking to replace this arrangement. support to WSCC. 2. Contractual Framework Proposal It is proposed to have a flexible framework in place for design and consultant support to WSCC. The new arrangement is to include a full range of professional services including highway design engineers, structural engineers and transport planners and the delivery of major scheme business cases, as well as options appraisals, feasibility studies, preliminary and detailed design, contract preparation and supervision of a range of highways improvements schemes. 3. Contractual Framework Details Initial thinking, subject to change following market consultation Headline contract arrangements with suppliers and WSCC: NEC (4th Edition) PSC Contract with West Sussex County Council as Contracting Authority. A five-year duration single provider contract from June 2022 to March 2027 with a five-year extension available. Framework contract with suppliers and WSCC: For the Professional Services Framework - NEC Professional Services Contract Options A, C and E with four to five suppliers and a four-year duration. The Professional Services Framework specialist framework will generally use mini competitions for tendering. 4. Content Scope The objective of this framework is to provide Highways, Transport and Planning related consultancy services to support several different work streams. Typical Project or Schemes under the core Professional Services Contract may comprise, but not be limited to: o Accident Investigation and Prevention and Route Safety Schemes o Cycling infrastructure, cycling route assessments, design and facility o Improvement schemes o Safer Routes to School (SRtS) and School Safety Zones (SSZ) schemes, including footway improvements and crossing facilities o Highway Improvement schemes up to construction, including junction improvements, Public Transport Improvements and public realm schemes o Traffic Engineering schemes, including 20mph Zones, Traffic Calming and Town/Village Centre Enhancements o Carriageway Structural Maintenance, including carriageway reconstruction, resurfacing and drainage improvements o Highways structures schemes o Large bypass schemes o Town centre redevelopment schemes o Traffic Signals Schemes o Carriageway Structural Maintenance, including carriageway reconstruction, resurfacing... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd2f7b8f-86e1-42ae-a35b-811bef21a5d4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47b24ec1-4673-475d-80da-9063cb1eddb6
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71541000 - Construction project management services

72224000 - Project management 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
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jan 2022 - 9 Feb 2022 1-6 months
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
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL (CAP)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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