Tender

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF BUS PRIORITISATION CONSULTANCY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

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28 Oct 2021 at 07:55

Summary of the contracting process

Dundee City Council is currently conducting a tender for the provision of bus prioritisation consultancy and project management services. The procurement process is in the active stage, with submissions due by 26 November 2021. This call falls under the transport services category and focuses on consultancy work related to bus priority measures in the Tayside region, which includes Angus, Dundee City, Perth & Kinross, and North East Fife. The contract is expected to span from 5 January 2022 to 28 February 2023, with a total estimated value of £496,800 for the main consultancy services and an additional £90,000 for an independent project management role.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in transport services, particularly those with expertise in public transport initiatives and experience with Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) processes. Additionally, firms with a strong understanding of community benefits and local engagement strategies will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Businesses that can demonstrate previous project management experience and a commitment to fair work practices will also have an advantage in this competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Title

TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF BUS PRIORITISATION CONSULTANCY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Notice Description

Following on from a successful bid to Transport Scotland's Bus Partnership fund the Tayside Bus Alliance requests the consultants to undertake full Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG) appraisals for 20 bus priority corridors in the Tayside Bus Alliance area. These appraisals will focus on bus priority measures and support objectives set down in the grant award. Although the Tayside Bus Alliance are the project leads, Transport Scotland are the funding agency and therefore continued engagement with them during the process is essential. Dundee City Council are the lead authority in the procurement and contract award of this piece of work. There is also a separate cost option for an independent project manager (lot 2) and this will be assess separately from the main STAG appraisal work (lot 1).

Lot Information

Bus Prioritisation

The Tayside Bus Alliance is the pre-cursor organisiation to developing a Bus Service Improvement Partnership under the 2019 Transport Act. The geographical area comprises the council areas of Angus, Dundee City, Perth& Kinross and North East fife. The main aim for the Consultants commission is to bring forward bus priority STAG appraised proposals for 20 corridors and options that satisfy the following outcomes and that can be taken forward for future delivery

Independent Project Management - Client Representative

The independence of the Project manager is critical and they will act as the client representative and manage all aspects of Tayside Bus Alliance for the Bus Partnership Fund STAG appraisal and associated initiatives. The Project Manager's focus will be on the delivery and management of Bus Partnership Fund STAG Appraisal, including liaison with all partners in the Tayside Bus Alliance, negotiation of Match in Kind measures and development of the Alliance into a BSIP within all required timelines

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f0d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026982-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£586,800 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Petrie
Contact Email
claire.petrie@dundeecity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 1NZ
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

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