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bpha Employers Agent Framework

BPHA

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Award

14 Mar 2023 at 14:05

Tender

09 Nov 2022 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The bpha Employers Agent Framework is a procurement opportunity for construction-related services in the UK. The buying organisation, bpha, is seeking skilled suppliers for a six-year framework worth approximately £6.6 million. The procurement process will be open to all UK public sector bodies via a Joining Agreement. The framework aims to enhance contract delivery practices and collaboration in bpha's geographical area. Key dates include the contract award in February 2023.

This tender by bpha presents growth opportunities for suppliers of construction-related services, particularly SMEs and large firms. Businesses with experience in employers agent services are well-suited to compete for this framework contract. The procurement stage is currently active, with a focus on quality and cost criteria in the selection process. Access to the framework is subject to approval by bpha, offering a chance for suppliers to engage in long-term collaboration with the organisation.

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Notice Title

bpha Employers Agent Framework

Notice Description

bpha is seeking to Tender from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Employers Agent services under this six-year framework. The framework seeks to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative geographical area of bpha's stock and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via a Joining Agreement between bpha, the service provider, and Pretium Frameworks Limited, who bpha has appointed to administer the framework for external users on its behalf. Access to the framework will be subject to approval by bpha. Full details of the scope and requirements of the framework and the procurement process, including how to Tender are included within the procurement and Tender documents. The estimated total value of the Framework is cica PS6.6 million. Of this, bpha anticipate expenditure of circa PS5.15 million with the remainder estimated from external users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

bpha is seeking to Tender from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the provision of Employers Agent services under this six-year framework. The framework seeks to offer the benefits of best practice in contract delivery and collaborative geographical area of bpha's stock and will be open to all UK public sector bodies to access via a Joining Agreement between bpha, the service provider, and Pretium Frameworks Limited, who bpha has appointed to administer the framework for external users on its behalf. Access to the framework will be subject to approval by bpha. Full details of the scope and requirements of the framework and the procurement process, including how to Tender are included within the procurement and Tender documents. The estimated total value of the Framework is cica PS6.6 million. Of this, bpha anticipate expenditure of circa PS5.15 million with the remainder estimated from external users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038077
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007411-2023
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71521000 - Construction-site supervision services

71540000 - Construction management services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 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
BPHA
Contact Name
Lisa Hodgman
Contact Email
lisahodgman@echelonconsultancy.co.uk, steph.turner@bpha.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234923130, +44 1707339800

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7BJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CALFORDSEADEN

HENRY RILEY

RED LOFT

RG+P

RIDER LEVETT BUCKNALL

SUMMERS-INMAN CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY CONSULTANTS

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