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FM21116 - Arbitration Referral and Management Services

Pubs Code Adjudicator

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Dec 2021 at 14:50

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21 Jun 2021 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pubs Code Adjudicator, represented by UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), has initiated a procurement process for Arbitration Referral and Management Services under the open procedure. The procurement process, classified under business services (CPV 79000000), is currently at the tender stage and will be conducted via the Delta eSourcing Portal. The contract, valued at £524,000, is aimed at managing arbitration referrals within the pub sector in the UK, where the Pubs Code regulates the relationship between pub companies and their tenants. The deadline for bid submission is set for 27 July 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specializing in arbitration and conciliation services, as well as those providing training that may be required for arbitrators. Businesses that can offer comprehensive case management and administrative support for arbitration processes will be well-suited to compete. The successful supplier will have the chance to establish a long-term working relationship with the Pubs Code Adjudicator, as the framework agreement has a potential duration of up to four years, fostering ongoing growth in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FM21116 - Arbitration Referral and Management Services

Notice Description

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA), wish to appoint a provider for Arbitration Referral and Management Services. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time) (the "Regulations"). This is a Services Framework Agreement being Procured under Open OJEU Procedure Regulations. See Section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 54D62EEWY3

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) on behalf of Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA), wish to appoint a provider for Arbitration Referral and Management Services. Description The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) is the independent regulator responsible for enforcing the statutory Pubs Code (the Code). The Code regulates the relationship between all pub companies (referred to as pub-owning businesses in the Code) owning 500 or more tied pubs in England and Wales and their tied tenants. Tied tenants are those that are obliged to purchase beer from their landlord. They may be tied for other products and services too. The Code has two over-arching principles - to ensure: 1. fair and lawful dealing by pub companies in relation to their tied tenants 2. that individual tied tenants should not be worse off than they would be if they were free of the tie (the 'no worse off' principle). The Code imposes (among others) information and transparency obligations on the pub companies. An important element of the Code is the introduction of the option for tied tenants in certain circumstances to request a Market Rent Only (or MRO) option to go 'free of tie'. The Pubs Code came into force on 21 July 2016. Dispute resolution under the Pubs Code is by way of a referral for arbitration. This contract is for the management of those referrals, including the process for any appointment of an alternative arbitrator. The PCA is looking to appoint a sole supplier that will take on the end to end case management and administration of the arbitration service. The sole supplier will not be required to conduct the arbitration themselves but will be responsible for sourcing a suitable arbitrator for appointment by the PCA if appropriate, and in accordance with the exercise of her statutory powers once a referral has been made. The remit of the sole supplier will not end on appointment of an arbitrator and the service provision following this is outlined in the specification. There are also Arbitrator training and knowledge management requirements covered within this appointment, further details can be found in the specification. This Framework Agreement is for a duration of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year, and then again for a further 1 year (2+1+1). Bidders are to note that as this opportunity is to establish a framework agreement there will be no guaranteed minimum spend over the duration except the fixed one off payments for set up and maintenance of the service and contract delivery infrastructure, all work will be awarded to the sole supplier when a referral is raised. A brief summary of the requirement has been provided above, please ensure you review the specification for full details of this requirement. All details relating to this procurement can be found within the Stage One: Overview Section on the Delta eSourcing Portal. UK SBS is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended from time to time). See Section I.3) for access to procurement documentation. UK SBS will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. The access code is 54D62EEWY3

Renewal: This Framework Agreement is for a duration of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year, and then again for a further 1 year (2+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02be8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031627-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79422000 - Arbitration and conciliation services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£524,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£524,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£524,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Pubs Code Adjudicator
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BJ
Postcode Area
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

Further Information

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