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Programme Support Office

TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH

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20 Feb 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for the North is conducting a procurement process for the modification of the Programme Support Office contract with MACE, valued at £5,653,907.50, up from £4,620,000. This modification falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy related to Project Controls, Project Management, and Commercial Management for the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the decision to modify the existing contract in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The modification will take effect following a 10-day period post-publication of the notice, with the location being Greater Manchester, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and project management services, particularly those with expertise in transport infrastructure and programme support. Companies offering business analysis, feasibility studies, and project management consultancy would be well-suited to compete for future contracts expected to arise from Transport for the North's initiatives. As Transport for the North intends to re-procure the Programme Support Office contract in 2022, there will be further opportunities for bidders to engage and potentially grow their businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Programme Support Office

Notice Description

Transport for the North is placing this transparency notice to inform economic operators of its intention to modify its existing Programme Support Office contract with Mace in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). The Programme Support Office contract provides Project Controls, Project Management and Commercial Management services for Transport for the North's Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The modification will increase the value of the Programme Support contract value contract from PS4,620,000 to PS5,653,907.50. This modification will take place following a period of 10 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for the North is placing this transparency notice to inform economic operators of its intention to modify its existing Programme Support Office contract with Mace, in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended). The Programme Support Office contract provides Project Controls, Project Management and Commercial Management services for Transport for the North's Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. The modification will increase the value of the Programme Support Office contract value from PS4,620,000 to PS5,653,907.50. Additional information: Transport for the North intends to commence a procurement in 2022 for a replacement Programme Support Office contract.

Procurement Information

The contracting authority is relying on Regulation 72(1)(b)(ii) to modify the contract, because a change in contractor would cause significant inconvenience and also a substantial duplication of costs. The modification of the contract is below 50 % of the original contract value which was GBP 4,620,000. It has become necessary to increase the contract value of Transport for the North's Programme Support Office contract with MACE during the current year and second year extension option. There is a requirement for critical additional services to ensure the delivery of the programme's key objectives. The inability to proceed with these additional services will create significant inconvenience for Transport for the North's Northern Powerhouse Rail programme. A change of contractor at this stage would disrupt key deadlines for Transport for the North's Northern Powerhouse Rail programme and also have an impact on the organisations other programmes of work. A change of contractor at this stage would also lead to substantial duplication of costs during any hand over/transition to a new contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0294b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003406-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

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


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

79996000 - Business organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,653,907 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
Simon Mahomed
Contact Email
purchasing@transportforthenorth.com
Contact Phone
+44 7741118219

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 3BN
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACE

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