TfL 96595 Professional Services Framework 3 - Project & Programme Management and Commercial Services Framework

Transport for London

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) has initiated the procurement process for its Professional Services Framework 3, specifically the Project & Programme Management and Commercial Services Framework. This procurement falls under the services industry category and focuses on project management consultancy services (CPV 72224000). Located in London, the framework supports TfL, its Group Companies, the Greater London Authority, its Functional Bodies, and all London Boroughs. It is being conducted under a Restricted Procedure as per Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The framework will span three years with an option for an additional one-year extension. Key services covered include project management, PMO services, procurement, quantity surveying, and cost intelligence. The submission deadline for the Supplier Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) has been extended to 20 January 2025 at 12:00 PM.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, planning, project management, and commercial services. By participating, businesses can gain access to multi-million-pound projects and collaborate with various high-profile public sector bodies across London. Suitable for companies with expertise in portfolio management, risk management, quantity surveying, or strategic procurement, this tender process allows firms to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure long-term contracts. The framework's focus on higher service provision and value for money aligns well with businesses looking to enhance their market presence and contribute to key infrastructural projects within the capital.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

TfL 96595 Professional Services Framework 3 - Project & Programme Management and Commercial Services Framework

Notice Description

This procurement process is being conducted under the Restricted Procedure pursuant to Regulation 28 of the Public Contracts Regulations as amended ('PCR 2015'). The suite of TfL Professional Services Frameworks 3 is TfL's and its Group Companies', Greater London Authority and its Functional Bodies and all London Boroughs, primary means of accessing professional services (engineering, planning and project management support, commercial etc) and expertise from the external supply chain. In line with its Commercial Strategy, TfL has a Category Management approach for replacing the current Professional Services Framework 2. Fundamental to the success of the programme is ensuring that the intended users have access to the necessary technical and specialist skills and services to meet their requirements. The vision for the new suite of Frameworks includes higher service provision, reduced costs and greater value for money based on key strategic objectives. This notice is for the Framework from the suite of Professional Services Frameworks 3 - the Project & Programme Management and Commercial Services Framework. This Framework will cover the following services: Project and Programme Management Services - Project Management, PMO Services, Portfolio Management, Planning and Scheduling, Risk Management, Assurance Services. Commercial Services - Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Estimating and Cost Intelligence. The framework agreement will be for a duration of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further (1) year; the option to execute any extension, and the increments by which this is exercised, will be at TfL's sole discretion.

Lot Information

Project, Programme and Portfolio Management

Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling resources to achieve specific objectives. Programme Management is the co-ordinated management of a collection of related projects which have been grouped to achieve an organisation's strategic objective. Portfolio management is the selection and management of all of an organisation's projects, programmes and related business-as-usual activities taking into account resource constraints. A portfolio is a group of projects and programmes carried out under the sponsorship of an organisation. Portfolios can be managed at an organisation, programme or functional level.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be for a duration of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further (1) year; the option to execute any extension, and the increments by which this is exercised, will be at TfL's sole discretion.

Programme Office and Project Controls and Planning & Scheduling

A Programme Office serves the organisation's project management needs. A Programme Office can range from simple support functions for the project manager to being responsible for linking corporate strategy to project execution. Project Controls is an umbrella term for many tools and techniques used in a project's implementation. Planning involves how the programmes/project plans are executed, monitored and controlled, and closed. In order to create the plan, the process of scheduling is used to determine the overall project duration and when activities and events are planned to happen. This includes identification of a sequence of works and activities and their logical dependencies, estimation of durations and taking into account availability of resource.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be for a duration of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further (1) year; the option to execute any extension, and the increments by which this is exercised, will be at TfL's sole discretion.

Risk & Opportunity Management

Risk management involves the systematic identification of risks to the strategies, programmes and projects against agreed objectives and benefits and evaluating options for mitigating them. It ensures that those with risk and opportunity management responsibilities implement appropriate measures for success during the project and review and report them on a regular basis.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be for a duration of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further (1) year; the option to execute any extension, and the increments by which this is exercised, will be at TfL's sole discretion.

Project and Programme Assurance

Project and programme assurance aims to provide an independent and objective oversight of the past, current and future performance of a project or programme. The process will identify areas that need to be addressed to improve or maintain performance and will support TfL in making prudent and informed investment decisions. The assurance process will also consider the extent to which requirements have been complied with and that suitable controlled processes are in place and have been followed to achieve the deliverables. Assurance is a level of confidence based on realistic appraisal.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be for a duration of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further (1) year; the option to execute any extension, and the increments by which this is exercised, will be at TfL's sole discretion.

Quantity Surveying and Estimating

This lot is for both Quantity Surveying and Estimating services. The purpose of Estimating is to provide an approximation of project time and cost targets. Cost Planning is defined to be the assessment of cost prior to the availability of knowledge of the elemental contents of a project. Benchmarking is a process used in management in which organisations evaluate various aspects of their processes at the strategic and operational level against current best practice. Life Cycle Costing is a technique to establish the total cost of ownership. It is a structured approach that addresses all the elements of this cost and can be used to produce a spend profile of the product or service over its anticipated life-span. Value Management is a structured means of improving business decisions with the aim of maximising the overall performance of an organisation, increasing effectiveness and enhancing competitiveness. It is concerned with optimising the conceptual, technical and operational aspects of a project's deliverables. Value Engineering utilises a series of proven techniques during the implementation phase of a project.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be for a duration of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further (1) year; the option to execute any extension, and the increments by which this is exercised, will be at TfL's sole discretion.

Procurement

This lot is for the provision of procurement consultancy services. These include: (1) Strategic Procurement Services determines the high level principles, vision, mission and values and the creation of a specific or linked procurement strategy/ies and sourcing delivery method(s) for a significant procurement event. The context for supply of these services is multi PSbn mega-projects and/or major projects in the infrastructure and transport sectors to Public procurement compliant public sector best practice standards. (2) Operational Procurement Services identifies sources and recommends the means of procuring and contracting for goods and services for a project.

Renewal: The framework agreement will be for a duration of three (3) years, with an option to extend for up to a further (1) year; the option to execute any extension, and the increments by which this is exercised, will be at TfL's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b54d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041387-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport for London
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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