Tender

West of England Combined Authority Professional Services Framework Renewal

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 Jun 2023 at 12:11

Planning

06 Jun 2023 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority is renewing its Professional Services Framework, originally procured in 2018, to support regional infrastructure projects. The framework, expiring on 31st December 2023, involves collaboration with multiple councils and business-as-usual services. Interested parties can participate in a pre-tender market engagement session by completing a questionnaire before 23rd June 2023.

This procurement by the West of England Combined Authority presents opportunities for businesses in research and development services and related consulting. The tender includes two lots catering to different procurement values, with the potential for growth for firms offering a variety of professional services such as transport management, environmental consultancy, and construction project management. SMEs are encouraged to bid for Lot 2, aimed at more modest procurements, to ensure accessibility and diversity in the Framework.

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Notice Title

West of England Combined Authority Professional Services Framework Renewal

Notice Description

In 2018 the West of England Combined Authority, which includes collaboration with Bristol City Council, North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and Bath and North East Somerset Council, procured a four-year Professional Services Framework Agreement to support the regionals infrastructure projects. The current Framework has been vital in progressing business cases for the CRSTS Programme across the West of England Combined Authority, Unitary Authorities and in fulfilling a range of business-as-usual professional services functions and providing key professional resources to all of the Authorities. The Framework expires 31st December 2023 and so this procurement is for the renewal of the agreement, which is anticipated to run for another four years. Please see the following link to a short questionnaire containing the option to request inclusion in our pre-tender market engagement session: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614EkzmGOrx4l4hNjVzEY5H3ZQpUQzVVTFNFNEREMFpMS0dFMjVONEZIWjgzMC4u This Questionnaire will close on Friday 23rd June 2023 at 12:00pm.

Lot Information

For procurements valued between PS0.00 to PS999,000,000.00

This lot will incorporate a range of specialisms which will include but not be limited to: Health & Safety, Master Planning, Waste Management & Strategy, Surveys / Ground Investigation, Flood Services, Environmental Impact Assessment, Public Inquiries, Transport Modelling, Transport Data Collection, Travel Planning & Smarter Choices, Programme / Project / Work Package Management & Scheme Implementation, Transport Development, Public Consultation, Engagement & Communication, Transport Policy, Passenger Transport, Traffic Management Services, Transport Scheme Audits, Traffic Signal Engineering Services, Highway Improvement Work, Development Services, Street Lighting Design, Structural Engineering Support Services, Asset Management, Highway Maintenance, Drainage Design, Legislative and Technical Advice, Green Infrastructure, Air Quality, Transport Consultation Responses, Demand Management, New Technology, Freight, Road Safety, Feasibility & Business Case Production, Construction Project and Programme Management including Quantity Surveying and Cost Services.

For commissions valued between PS0.00 to PS100,000.00

The West of England Combined Authority would like to incorporate a second lot into the Professional Services Framework which would be suitable and accessible by Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To enable this, the second lot will be reserved for procurements valued between PS0.00 and PS100,000.00. This lot will incorporate a range of specialisms which will include but not be limited to: Health & Safety, Master Planning, Waste Management & Strategy, Surveys / Ground Investigation, Flood Services, Environmental Impact Assessment, Public Inquiries, Transport Modelling, Transport Data Collection, Travel Planning & Smarter Choices, Programme / Project / Work Package Management & Scheme Implementation, Transport Development, Public Consultation, Engagement & Communication, Transport Policy, Passenger Transport, Traffic Management Services, Transport Scheme Audits, Traffic Signal Engineering Services, Highway Improvement Work, Development Services, Street Lighting Design, Structural Engineering Support Services, Asset Management, Highway Maintenance, Drainage Design, Legislative and Technical Advice, Green Infrastructure, Air Quality, Transport Consultation Responses, Demand Management, New Technology, Freight, Road Safety, Feasibility & Business Case Production, Construction Project and Programme Management including Quantity Surveying and Cost Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d418
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017656-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mr Paul Smith
Contact Email
paul.smith@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7500040480

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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