Notice Information
Notice Title
Development Consultancy Framework for the provision of Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, CDM Advisor, and Principal Designer Services
Notice Description
3.1 The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is seeking to establish a multidisciplinary framework to deliver a range of development consultancy services across its nationwide portfolio. The framework will support the delivery of affordable housing, building safety, and regeneration projects, and will cover the following service areas: * Employer's Agent - including contract administration, project management, and procurement advice. * Cost Consultancy - full financial management of projects, including budgeting, tender review, and value engineering. * CDM Advisor and Principal Designer - ensuring compliance with Construction Design and Management Regulations and promoting health and safety throughout the lifecycle of the works. These services will be required across England, with a focus on key regions such as Greater Manchester, London, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Gloucester, and Leeds. Flexibility and strong regional coverage are essential due to TGP's dispersed housing stock.
Lot Information
Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (North Region)
This lot is designed to secure suppliers with the combined capability to deliver both cost consultancy and Employer's Agent services, offering clients a single, coordinated approach to project delivery and financial management for the North Region of England. Employer's Agent Service Objectives: Deliver end-to-end contract administration, project management, and consultancy services to support the successful delivery of construction projects, including advising on procurement strategies and tendering approaches. Oversee all project phases from inception to completion, ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and the Employer's requirements. Where required, provide integrated cost consultancy to maintain robust financial oversight and ensure value for money throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate proactive coordination among all stakeholders to uphold quality, control costs, meet programme targets, and effectively manage risks and project changes. Explore and implement opportunities to integrate cost consultancy within the Employer's Agent role for comprehensive project support. Cost Consultancy Service Objectives: Manage all financial aspects of the project, including the preparation of cost plans, cashflow forecasts, and payment schedules. Ensure accuracy and consistency in project documentation, review tenders for discrepancies, and negotiate with contractors to secure best value. Advise on design, life-cycle, and operational costs, monitor budgets, and ensure adherence to financial constraints. Lead value management initiatives, provide commercial contract advice, participate in progress meetings, and oversee financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and aligned with financial objectives.
Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, with the option for Guinness to extend at its sole discretion by a further 3 years, followed by an additional 2-year extension, giving a maximum total term of 8 years (the Term).
Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (South-East Region)This lot is designed to secure suppliers with the combined capability to deliver both cost consultancy and Employer's Agent services, offering clients a single, coordinated approach to project delivery and financial management for the South-East Region of England. Employer's Agent Service Objectives: Deliver end-to-end contract administration, project management, and consultancy services to support the successful delivery of construction projects, including advising on procurement strategies and tendering approaches. Oversee all project phases from inception to completion, ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and the Employer's requirements. Where required, provide integrated cost consultancy to maintain robust financial oversight and ensure value for money throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate proactive coordination among all stakeholders to uphold quality, control costs, meet programme targets, and effectively manage risks and project changes. Explore and implement opportunities to integrate cost consultancy within the Employer's Agent role for comprehensive project support. Cost Consultancy Service Objectives: Manage all financial aspects of the project, including the preparation of cost plans, cashflow forecasts, and payment schedules. Ensure accuracy and consistency in project documentation, review tenders for discrepancies, and negotiate with contractors to secure best value. Advise on design, life-cycle, and operational costs, monitor budgets, and ensure adherence to financial constraints. Lead value management initiatives, provide commercial contract advice, participate in progress meetings, and oversee financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and aligned with financial objectives.
Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, with the option for Guinness to extend at its sole discretion by a further 3 years, followed by an additional 2-year extension, giving a maximum total term of 8 years (the Term).
Employer's Agent & Cost Consultancy (South-West Region)This lot is designed to secure suppliers with the combined capability to deliver both cost consultancy and Employer's Agent services, offering clients a single, coordinated approach to project delivery and financial management for the South-West Region of England. Employer's Agent Service Objectives: Deliver end-to-end contract administration, project management, and consultancy services to support the successful delivery of construction projects, including advising on procurement strategies and tendering approaches. Oversee all project phases from inception to completion, ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations, regulatory standards, and the Employer's requirements. Where required, provide integrated cost consultancy to maintain robust financial oversight and ensure value for money throughout the project lifecycle. Facilitate proactive coordination among all stakeholders to uphold quality, control costs, meet programme targets, and effectively manage risks and project changes. Explore and implement opportunities to integrate cost consultancy within the Employer's Agent role for comprehensive project support. Cost Consultancy Service Objectives: Manage all financial aspects of the project, including the preparation of cost plans, cashflow forecasts, and payment schedules. Ensure accuracy and consistency in project documentation, review tenders for discrepancies, and negotiate with contractors to secure best value. Advise on design, life-cycle, and operational costs, monitor budgets, and ensure adherence to financial constraints. Lead value management initiatives, provide commercial contract advice, participate in progress meetings, and oversee financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and aligned with financial objectives.
Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, with the option for Guinness to extend at its sole discretion by a further 3 years, followed by an additional 2-year extension, giving a maximum total term of 8 years (the Term).
CDM Advisor & Principal Designer (National Coverage)This lot seeks providers with the integrated capability to deliver both CDM Advisor and Principal Designer services, ensuring comprehensive support for health and safety compliance and risk management throughout all project stages, in line with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 on a National basis in England. CDM Advisor Service Requirements: Deliver expert guidance to help the Employer fulfil their legal duties under CDM regulations, including clarifying roles, responsibilities, and resource requirements for health and safety during the project. Liaise with the Principal Designer and contractors to confirm ongoing compliance with CDM regulations. Review construction phase health and safety plans, assess welfare provisions, and recommend adjustments as needed. Verify health and safety arrangements throughout construction and evaluate the final health and safety file for completeness. Participate in early risk identification systems, support dispute resolution, and ensure all necessary information is provided for effective CDM compliance. Principal Designer Service Requirements: Plan, manage, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase, minimizing risks associated with design and project delivery. Foster cooperation and communication among designers, contractors, and CDM consultants, ensuring timely updates and information sharing. Apply principles of prevention to address foreseeable risks related to construction, maintenance, and workplace use, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Gather and distribute pre-construction information, review design proposals for health and safety implications, and manage health and safety plans throughout the project lifecycle. Liaise with the Principal Contractor to uphold safety standards during construction and prepare the health and safety file for handover to the Employer. Assist in dispute resolution, seek Employer approval at key project stages, and ensure all relevant information is shared for compliance, audit, and ongoing safety management. This combined service approach ensures robust health and safety management, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation from project inception to completion.
Renewal: The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, with the option for Guinness to extend at its sole discretion by a further 3 years, followed by an additional 2-year extension, giving a maximum total term of 8 years (the Term).
Planning Information
The market engagement process will be conducted through a questionnaire, allowing Guinness to gather input from potential suppliers. This exercise is intended to enhance our understanding of the market's experience and capabilities. The insights gained will help shape the framework structure to ensure it maximises the potential for delivering this initiative on a national scale. If you are interested in taking part in this process, please contact the procurement team on: procurement@guinness.org.uk to request the questionnaire. The deadline for submitting responses to the questionnaire is 18 March 2025.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04e95b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018949-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- 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
-
- CPV Codes
71315200 - Building consultancy services
71315210 - Building services consultancy services
73220000 - Development consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £2,599,370,001 £1B-£10B
- Lots Value
- £2,599,370,001 £1B-£10B
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 5 May 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 6 Jun 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 18 Mar 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Cancelled
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Cancelled
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- NW1 3AX
- Post Town
- North West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI36 Camden
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Camden
- Electoral Ward
- Regent's Park
- Westminster Constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018949-2025
5th May 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018890-2025
2nd May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007848-2025
4th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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"description": "This lot seeks providers with the integrated capability to deliver both CDM Advisor and Principal Designer services, ensuring comprehensive support for health and safety compliance and risk management throughout all project stages, in line with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 on a National basis in England. CDM Advisor Service Requirements: Deliver expert guidance to help the Employer fulfil their legal duties under CDM regulations, including clarifying roles, responsibilities, and resource requirements for health and safety during the project. Liaise with the Principal Designer and contractors to confirm ongoing compliance with CDM regulations. Review construction phase health and safety plans, assess welfare provisions, and recommend adjustments as needed. Verify health and safety arrangements throughout construction and evaluate the final health and safety file for completeness. Participate in early risk identification systems, support dispute resolution, and ensure all necessary information is provided for effective CDM compliance. Principal Designer Service Requirements: Plan, manage, and coordinate health and safety during the pre-construction phase, minimizing risks associated with design and project delivery. Foster cooperation and communication among designers, contractors, and CDM consultants, ensuring timely updates and information sharing. Apply principles of prevention to address foreseeable risks related to construction, maintenance, and workplace use, ensuring full regulatory compliance. Gather and distribute pre-construction information, review design proposals for health and safety implications, and manage health and safety plans throughout the project lifecycle. Liaise with the Principal Contractor to uphold safety standards during construction and prepare the health and safety file for handover to the Employer. Assist in dispute resolution, seek Employer approval at key project stages, and ensure all relevant information is shared for compliance, audit, and ongoing safety management. This combined service approach ensures robust health and safety management, regulatory compliance, and effective risk mitigation from project inception to completion.",
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"description": "The contract will be for an initial term of 3 years, with the option for Guinness to extend at its sole discretion by a further 3 years, followed by an additional 2-year extension, giving a maximum total term of 8 years (the Term)."
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"features": "This tender process will be a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) under the Procurement Act 2023. The CFP is one of the routes to market available to Contracting Authorities where carrying out procurement or seeking to appoint a supplier, where the contract is captured by the scope of PA23 ('covered procurement'). The tender process will consist of two stages: * Stage 1 - Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) - This current stage of the process will provide a means of shortlisting suppliers to be invited to submit a formal tender, and for establishing that all Participants invited to tender are able to meet the conditions of participation, including any minimum standards required by Guinness. * Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender (ITT): Shortlisted Participants will be invited to submit a tender. This process will be a single-stage tender process requiring a price and quality submission in a format specified by Guinness. The draft ITT documents are included within this document pack for information, however, must not be responded to unless you are formally invited to submit a tender by Guinness"
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"description": "Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender",
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"statusDetails": "Not Applicable - The procurement notice has been withdrawn and will be re-issued due to an error in the stated tender value.",
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