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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport Technical Support Services

SEFTON COUNCIL

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Award

21 Mar 2022 at 16:27

Tender

03 Sep 2021 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Council is conducting an open tender process for a Framework Agreement titled "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport Technical Support Services." This project falls under the category of transport systems consultancy services, aiming to facilitate strategic transport schemes in Sefton, UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage with active suppliers, WSP UK Limited and Atkins Limited, engaged under a contract valued at £1,500,000. The contract period commenced on 1st January 2022 and can extend through two additional 12-month periods, concluding potentially in December 2025. Key dates include a submission deadline that was on 7th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy and technical support services. Enterprises experienced in areas such as traffic modelling, economic assessments, and engineering design would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the strategic importance of multiple transport projects in the Sefton area, businesses can expect growth potential from engagement with the council, as they work to meet the infrastructure needs of local development plans and secure funding for future transport schemes.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Transport Technical Support Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to appoint suitable Provider(s) to a Framework for Transport Technical Services Support to deliver high quality and cost-effective provision of strategic transport schemes for Sefton. It is therefore proposed to procure a service provider to assist in providing technical expertise and capability that is either not currently available or where there is insufficient staff resource within the Council. This is on the understanding that the services can be provided relatively quickly. The Council also intend to appoint a reserve service provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to appoint suitable Provider(s) to a Framework for Transport Technical Services Support to deliver high quality and cost-effective provision of strategic transport schemes for Sefton. The Council has recently submitted bids to the Department for Transport, through the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for funding support for a range of schemes and projects. These include support for the development of two business cases, a five-year indicative bid from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement, capital support from the DfT Capability Fund and applications to the Levelling Up Fund for a number of projects. This is in addition to projects which are emerging as part of the successful Southport Town Fund bid. These have enabled a programme of strategic transport schemes for Sefton to be developed and agreed with elected Members. These schemes are at various stages of development, but all will require detailed appraisal, development, design and supervision if they are to be funded and delivered. In addition, Sefton's Local Plan has recently been adopted and there are significant emerging proposals for development of the key town centres of Bootle, Southport and Crosby, all of which will require a review of transport and access issues. The Council does not have the capability or capacity to undertake all the elements of work involved in developing and delivering this programme of strategic transport investment and technical support and evidence gathering for the town centre development strategies. It is clear that with a significant number of projects all necessitating development within 2021/22 and 2022/23, there is some pressure on staff within the Strategic Transport Planning and Investment team and also the Highways Design and Development teams. The required information in support of the process of securing funding is varied, depending largely on the specific requirements of each funding source. The process of scheme development and preparation of business cases frequently requires extensive data collection and review and specialised pieces of work utilising specific software packages, particularly in relation to economic costs and benefits. The Council does not have the resources to undertake such assessments and in order to be in a position to bid for City Region funding to invest in the Borough's infrastructure we need to be able to call on these services, often at short notice. Other services where the Council may need to procure assistance include traffic modelling, economic assessment, transport and access studies, review of planning related transport assessments, junction modelling and engineering design, wider economic impacts and contract supervision. It is therefore proposed to procure a service provider to assist in providing technical expertise and capability that is either not currently available or where there is insufficient staff resource within the Council. This is on the understanding that the services can be provided relatively quickly. The Council also intend to appoint a reserve service provider.

Options: Core Period of the Contract 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2023 with 2 x 12 month Extension Options

Renewal: Following the core period 1st January 2022 to December 2023, there is an option to extend for two additional 12 month periods up to 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02dd20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007617-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Council is seeking to award a contract from 01/01/2022 until 31st December 2023 with 2 x 12 months options to extend. The contract will be re-procured at the time.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Jane Taylor
Contact Email
jane.taylor1@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1519344282

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATKINS

WSP

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