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SC220177 - Construction Consultancy Services Framework

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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20 Oct 2022 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is inviting suppliers to register their interest in the tender opportunity for Construction Consultancy Services Framework under the NEC4 Framework. The deadline for submitting completed SQ and supporting documentation is 9th December 2022 at 12:00 midday. The framework will operate for up to four years with a possible 1+1-year extension. Kent County Council seeks consultancy services for a range of construction projects including new builds, extensions/refurbishments, and Net Zero Schemes. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender by the Kent County Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction consultancy services industry. Companies with expertise in multi-discipline consultancy, project management, supervision, technical advisory, and construction design management advisory are well-suited to compete. The framework aims to create collaborative relationships, ensure flexibility in project commissioning, and deliver value for money to the client. The contract period for each lot is 2160 days with potential for renewal up to a total of six years based on performance indicators.

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Notice Title

SC220177 - Construction Consultancy Services Framework

Notice Description

Suppliers should "register their interest" in this opportunity https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. Once registered you will automatically gain access to the SQ and supporting documentation which needs to be completed and submitted by 9th December 2022 at 12:00 midday Kent County Council is looking to procure Construction Consultancy Services under the NEC4 Framework incorporating Professional Short Services Contract (PSSC) and on occasion the Professional Services Contract (PSC) to support the Major Capital Programme Team (MCPT) with construction projects. The required consultancy services will be lotted into the following disciplines and roles: Lot 1 - Multi-discipline (client delegated duties) Client delegated duties as required by the Client and under the NEC Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) when issued to a Contractor for minor projects, including the roles of quantity surveyor, planner, clerk of works and Principal Designer. Lot 2 - Project Manager (including client delegated Quantity Surveying duties) Lot 3 - Supervisor All Supervisor duties as required under the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), when issued to a Contractor for major projects Lot 4 - Technical Advisor Providing the 'critical friend' role in respect of design to the Client as required:- Lot 5 - Construction Design Management Advisor CDM Advisor when a contract is issued to a Contractor under the NEC Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC). The framework will operate for up to four years (with an optional up to 1+1-year extension) with no guarantee of any works being awarded. This framework will support the Infrastructure Property Building programme (Major and Minor projects). Projects are proposed to be awarded on the basis of rotation (subject to satisfactory performance), with the opportunity to run a mini-competition process through the framework, should it be required. This is at the discretion of the Client. The primary objective of the Client is to create collaborative relationships while increasing flexibility and agility when commissioning new projects. Work will only be awarded should a successful candidate be meeting its Key Performance Indicators and demonstrate value for money for each scheme. The fee structure will be confirmed in the ITT but is likely to be fee percentages broken down across the RIBA work stages with different fee tables for different project types and values There will also be hourly rates for ad hoc services and compensation events The range of construction projects that consultancy services under this framework will support could be a combination of:- - New builds - Extension/refurbishments - Single stage / two stage - Minor works including Net Zero Schemes (under PS1M) - Major works (over PS1M no maximum) The anticipated construction spend (to which these consultancy services will be required under this Framework) has been set out in Section 3.9 of the Positioning Statement to provide prospective candidates an indication of consultancy spend values expected through this framework. Projects will be dependent on available budgets and there is no guarantee of volumes under this framework. The framework is being procured by the Authority for its own use. However other public sector bodies have entitlement to procure works through this framework. Other public sector bodies typically but not limited to Kent Districts and other Kent Partners.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Multi-discipline (client delegated duties)

Client delegated duties as required by the Client and under the NEC Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) when issued to a Contractor for minor projects, including the roles of quantity surveyor, planner, clerk of works and Principal Designer. This lot will include:- a. Multi-discipline (client delegated duties) - INCLUDING the role of the quantity surveyor b. Multi-discipline (client delegated duties) - EXCLUDING the role of the quantity surveyor

Renewal: The framework will operate for up to six years with no guarantee of any works being awarded. Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years is that the Client recognises the vast investment in infrastructure and resources required to operate this framework within the county of Kent. An initial term of 48 months will only be extended by 24 months (72 months in total) on successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Lot 2 - Project Manager (including client delegated Quantity Surveying duties)

a. Project Manager All Project Manager duties as required under the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) when issued to a Contractor for major projects b. Client Delegated QS Duties Client delegated quantity surveyor duties:- * for minor projects, where the quantity surveyor is not required under the Multi-Disciplinary lot 1 * where the Client is appointed as Project Manager under the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) and the ECC is issued to a Contractor for major projects * under the NEC Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC), when issued to a Contractor for early contractor involvement

Renewal: The framework will operate for up to six years with no guarantee of any works being awarded. Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years is that the Client recognises the vast investment in infrastructure and resources required to operate this framework within the county of Kent. An initial term of 48 months will only be extended by 24 months (72 months in total) on successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Lot 3 - Supervisor

All Supervisor duties as required under the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), when issued to a Contractor for major projects

Renewal: The framework will operate for up to six years with no guarantee of any works being awarded. Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years is that the Client recognises the vast investment in infrastructure and resources required to operate this framework within the county of Kent. An initial term of 48 months will only be extended by 24 months (72 months in total) on successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Lot 4 - Technical Advisor

Providing the 'critical friend' role in respect of design to the Client as required:- * when a contract is issued for minor projects to a Contractor under the NEC Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) * for early contractor involvement under the NEC Professional Services Short Contract (PSSC) * for major projects under the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC)

Renewal: The framework will operate for up to six years with no guarantee of any works being awarded. Justification for any duration exceeding 4 years is that the Client recognises the vast investment in infrastructure and resources required to operate this framework within the county of Kent. An initial term of 48 months will only be extended by 24 months (72 months in total) on successful delivery of the Key Performance Indicators and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Lot 5 - Construction Design Management Advisor

CDM Advisor when a contract is issued to a Contractor under the NEC Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC):- * for minor projects, only if notifiable * under the NEC Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) for major projects

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03776b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029608-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,500,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published.. if the framework is not extended after 4 years further notices would be published broadly October 2026. If the framework is expended by one year it will be October 2026, and if extended by 2 years it will be October 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Lyndon Smith
Contact Email
lyndon.smith@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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