Tender

Framework 116 Business Support 2024

TRANSLINK

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Tender

08 Nov 2024 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, on behalf of its Infrastructure and Projects Division, has opened a tender with the aim of establishing a comprehensive Framework for Business Support Services. This Framework, titled "Framework 116 Business Support 2024", falls under the industry category of Business and Management Consultancy and related services (CPV 79400000). The procurement process, now at the tender stage, involves the maintenance and capital works of properties, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro, and NITHC. The procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, with responses to be submitted via the eTendersNI portal by 9th December 2024 at 15:00. The Framework will be divided into five distinct lots and will have a maximum of 10 participants overall.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy and business management support to expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in the UK public sector. Companies with strong competencies in general consultancy, rail technical expertise, commercial and contract services, subject matter expertise, and specialist sourcing and supply will find themselves well-suited to compete for this framework. Successful suppliers on this Framework will participate in a long-term contract with a potential renewal after 24 months, thus securing a steady stream of work and fostering potential growth and stability for their business.

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Notice Title

Framework 116 Business Support 2024

Notice Description

The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

General Competencies

The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: after 24 months

Rail Technical Competency

The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: after 24 months

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted. Additional information: n/a

Renewal: after 24 months

Commercial and Contract Services

The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: after 24 months

Specialist Sourcing and Supply

The Client's Infrastructure and Projects Division is responsible for maintenance and capital works to all property, infrastructure, and assets for Northern Ireland Railways Company, Ulsterbus, Metro and NITHC. Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Business Support Services to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. Translink wish to appoint a number of Suppliers onto the Framework, split across the following five Lots. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: after 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b512
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036250-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79500000 - Office-support services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
after 24 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
linda brown
Contact Email
linda.brown@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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