This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jun 2022 at 14:52

Tender

30 Jul 2021 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2021 at 15:25

TenderUpdate

30 Jul 2021 at 15:24

TenderUpdate

29 Jul 2021 at 08:55

TenderUpdate

24 Jun 2021 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport Scotland seeking to establish a Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for Maritime Consultancy Services. Pertaining to project management consultancy services within the transport industry, this procurement is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The active tender process includes a selection method under a restricted procedure with a total estimated value of £2,000,000. Key dates include the contract signing on 8th June 2022 and critical deadlines for submissions of Supplier Qualification Information, which are meticulously outlined within the tender documents.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime consultancy, project management, and economic advisory services. Companies that focus on delivering technical and professional support within maritime transport, especially those with established quality management systems and experience in providing similar consultancy services, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses participating in community benefits initiatives may find additional advantages, as the procurement stipulates expectations for engaging local employment opportunities and training programs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multiple Supplier Framework Agreement for Maritime Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Provision of Consultancy Services to support a number of maritime transport projects over the life of the framework agreement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Ministers Vision for Scotland's transport system is set out in the National Transport Strategy (2020), The Vision states "We will have a sustainable, inclusive, safe and accessible transport system, helping deliver a healthier, fairer and more prosperous Scotland for communities, businesses and visitors". The Vision is underpinned by Priorities and Outcomes and is the basis upon which decisions on Scotland's transport policies will be made and evaluated. The four Priorities to deliver the Nations Transport Strategy Vision are: reduces inequalities; takes climate action; helps deliver inclusive economic growth; and improves health and wellbeing. The Employer has identified a continuing need for the provision of maritime transportation consultancy services to assist the Scottish Ministers acting through Transport Scotland in the provision of Maritime Services. It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will be used predominantly by the Transport Scotland Ferries Unit but it will be available for use by all directorates of Transport Scotland, to assist in the delivery of various transport projects. It is envisaged that the Framework Agreement will comprise two main areas, namely: Maritime Transportation and Economic and Financial Advice and support; Maritime Procurement and Contract Management Advice and Support. However, the Scottish Ministers may require other alternative, varied or additional services to be undertaken from time to time during the term of the Framework Agreement. Typical services which may be required are as follows: 1. Maritime Transportation and Economic and Financial Advice and Support. This includes the provision of economic and financial advice in the maritime area. For example, this may include: support for strategy and policy development; supporting Transport Scotland in delivery of e.g. NTS, STPR2, ICP, CCP; modelling and analysis; assessment of transport markets and competition; demand analysis and forecasting; measurement of benefits and monitoring and evaluation of transport services; costing and revenue studies; application of the Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance in a maritime context; advice on maritime operations and timetabling; consideration of vessel design options and harbour infrastructure requirements (including environmental impacts); consultation events, workshops and presentations with or on behalf of Transport Scotland. 2. Maritime Procurement and Contract Management Advice and Support. For example, Procurement support including the drafting of technical and commercial maritime related procurement and contract clauses; assisting in the writing or editing of government policy, legislation, technical standard or specification on a maritime related subject; identifying, assessing and managing risks; supporting consultation processes and procedures. The supplier will be procured through the restricted procedure, a competitive tender procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This is a two-stage procedure, comprising a prequalification stage and a tender stage. Section II.2.9 of this Contract Notice describes the criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates. In order to be considered for the prequalification stage, economic operators are required to complete and submit an SPD, which can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk) It is anticipated that a total of up to 5 economic operators will be invited to tender stage. Additional information: Economic operators who do not meet: selection criteria as set out in this contract notice; requirements leading to exclusion otherwise set out in the tender documents or who would otherwise be excluded automatically under Reg 58(1)-(3) of the PCS Regs 2015 or at the discretion (if exercised so as to exclude) of TS under Regs 58(4) or 58(8), shall be excluded from this procurement competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02be82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016434-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Fisher Advisory Ltd

Stantec UK Limited

Turner & Townsend Project Management Limited

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