Commercial Support Services

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f888-2026-01-16T12:15:18Z",
    "date": "2026-01-16T12:15:18Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05f888",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PTZC-9932-DRCM",
            "name": "Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PTZC-9932-DRCM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "7 th Floor",
                "locality": "Liverpool",
                "postalCode": "L3 1BP",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKD72"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "tenders",
                "email": "tenders@absoluteprocure.com",
                "telephone": "0845 077 2819"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://https://www.merseysidewda.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PTZC-9932-DRCM",
        "name": "Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority"
    },
    "planning": {
        "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "he Authority has opted not to publish a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice as the scope and requirements of the Contract are well understood, stable, and clearly defined following long-term operational experience with the existing service. The Authority does not require market feedback to shape or refine the specification, and the procurement is not expected to generate significant uncertainty or risk that would benefit from early engagement. The market for these specialist commercial advisory services is small, mature and well-established, and the Authority has sufficient knowledge of capable providers to proceed directly to publication of the Contract Notice. The decision not to conduct preliminary engagement will not distort competition or disadvantage any potential bidders. All interested suppliers will have equal access to the tender documents and full opportunity to participate through the open procedure"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "MWDA-24-XXXX",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Commercial Support Services",
        "description": "Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (\"the Authority\") is procuring a specialist commercial advisory service to support the ongoing management and assurance of its long-term PFI/PPP Waste Management Contract. The appointed Provider will deliver expert, ad-hoc commercial advice including contract interpretation, payment mechanism assurance, QCiL review, insurance and JICR support, variation assessment, dispute avoidance, expiry planning and other related commercial activities as set out in the Specification. The services will be delivered primarily by a named senior commercial specialist with demonstrable experience in PFI/PPP contracts and complex public sector commercial arrangements. Work will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis depending on operational requirements, and no minimum level of activity is guaranteed. The Contract will be awarded to a single Provider for an initial period of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each. The procurement will be conducted as an open procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring full transparency and equal treatment of all interested suppliers.",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79000000",
                        "description": "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 600000,
            "amount": 500000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk Mytenders",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed",
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-26T09:00:00Z"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-09T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-02-09T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 600000,
                    "amount": 500000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "Quality criteria assessment as described",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Cost",
                            "description": "Cost Assessment as described",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 30,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality",
                            "description": "Quality criteria assessment as described",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 70,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "cost",
                            "name": "Cost",
                            "description": "Cost Assessment as described",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 30,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Tenderers must have legal capacity to perform the Contract and demonstrate appropriate financial standing through proportionate evidence (e.g., accounts, accountant's statement or equivalent). Tenderers must not be insolvent and must meet all exclusion/suitability criteria under the Procurement Act 2023. Confirmation of required insurance levels is also required."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Tenderers must possess the technical and professional ability necessary for successful performance of the Contract. This includes demonstrable experience of providing commercial advisory services on complex PFI/PPP or equivalent long-term contractual arrangements. Tenderers must evidence relevant assignments completed within the last three years and must propose a Key Person with a minimum of five years' directly relevant experience. The Authority reserves the right to verify or request additional information as required"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "economic",
                            "description": "Tenderers must have legal capacity to perform the Contract and demonstrate appropriate financial standing through proportionate evidence (e.g., accounts, accountant's statement or equivalent). Tenderers must not be insolvent and must meet all exclusion/suitability criteria under the Procurement Act 2023. Confirmation of required insurance levels is also required."
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "technical",
                            "description": "Tenderers must possess the technical and professional ability necessary for successful performance of the Contract. This includes demonstrable experience of providing commercial advisory services on complex PFI/PPP or equivalent long-term contractual arrangements. Tenderers must evidence relevant assignments completed within the last three years and must propose a Key Person with a minimum of five years' directly relevant experience. The Authority reserves the right to verify or request additional information as required"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true,
                    "vcse": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-03-02T00:00:00Z",
                    "endDate": "2029-03-05T23:59:59Z",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2031-03-03T23:59:59Z"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "The Contract may be extended at the sole discretion of the Authority for up to two (2) additional periods of twelve (12) months each, allowing for a maximum total contract duration of five (5) years"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "conflictOfInterest",
                "documentType": "conflictOfInterest",
                "description": "Not published"
            },
            {
                "id": "084140-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084140-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-12-18T09:23:12Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "003850-2026",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003850-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-16T12:15:18Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "003850-2026",
                "description": "Tender submission deadline extended."
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}