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Development Management and Road Safety Services MFA

Transport Scotland

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jun 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

08 Aug 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

10 Jul 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Development Management and Road Safety Services, with a total estimated value of £6 million. The procurement is currently at the Planning stage, with the tender period ending on 9 August 2018. The framework will be in place for a duration of three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The services are primarily for the transport industry and will be delivered mainly in Glasgow and Edinburgh, as specified in the contract. The procurement method employed is selective or restricted procedure, which entails inviting selected suppliers to tender.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in transport planning, road safety analysis, and development management. Businesses with expertise in providing quality assurance, technical advice, and project management services in relation to planning applications are well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework allows for multiple suppliers to be appointed, with the potential for ongoing work over several years, making it an attractive prospect for both large and medium-sized enterprises in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development Management and Road Safety Services MFA

Notice Description

Transport Scotland have identified the continuing need for a framework that will support Transport Scotland in undertaking its role in supporting the Scottish Ministers to fulfil their duties under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 and their duties in relation to Development Planning and Management under Planning Circulars 6/2013: Development Planning and 3/2013: Development Management Procedures. The framework will provide audit and advisory support to Transport Scotland on all aspects of the development management processes and offer more specific support to address road safety objectives as set out in the Scottish Government's Road Safety Framework and Strategic Road Safety Plan. This new framework will promote a safe systems approach, by integrating development management and road safety services and by providing specific advice and support for road safety policy and delivery.

Lot Information

Development Management - Planning Applications Advice and Auditing Services

Transport Scotland have identified a need for the provision of consultancy services to assist the Scottish Ministers acting through Transport Scotland in the provision of Development Management Advisor and Auditor Services. The proposed framework will be in place for a period of 3 years with a potential 1 year extension. The intention of this competition is to procure three suitably experienced Economic Operators (a "Contractor/ Supplier/ Consultant") that will permit the execution of services in relation to the scope of services. It is intended that three commissions are awarded (lead, first standby and second standby) to cater for situations when Service Providers have a conflict of interest as regards the particular service required. Unless unable to provide the service due to conflict of interest, the lead Economic Operator shall carry out the service. It is not expected that the first standby Economic Operator will complete more than 10 to 15% of the overall commission, with the second standby Economic Operator completing commensurately less. The Contract terms and conditions will be based upon Scottish Government's model Services Contract. Each selected economic operator shall be invited to submit a tender on the same contract terms. Requirement The scope of works will include, but not limited to: - Auditing of development appraisals, Transport Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Travel Plans etc. for Minor/ Major Planning Applications and Pre-Planning Enquiry; - Provision of two dedicated in-house Project/ Quality Managers who will be responsible for overseeing the delivery and quality of the service as well as performance management of the wider commission supplier team; - Provision of a dedicated core team to deal with applications; - Preparation of material and attending Public Inquiries etc., - Preparation of material and present training seminars and talks; - Provision of Development Plan Liaison Officer; - Attendance at and preparation for Progress Meetings; - Manage and deliver an improved customer experience including provision of a Customer Engagement Officer, undertaking annual customer feedback and surveys; - Actively promote succession planning through the term of the framework; and - Attendance at and preparation for Framework Supplier Meetings. To be considered for this Contract economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the ESPD. The ESPD can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).

Development Management and Road Safety - Support Services

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint consultants to undertake specialists development management and road safety advise to support on going policy and delivery. This need will be required principally in relation to the trunk road network but Transport Scotland and other Scottish Government core directorates and organisations may also use the Contract for Services relating to other transport related projects. The proposed framework will be in place for a period of 3 years with an additional 1 year extension being possible. The intention of this competition is to procure five suitably experienced economic operators (a "Contractor/ Supplier/ Consultant") that will permit the execution of services in relation to the scope of services. Having five Framework Participants allows Transport Scotland to select economic operators based on availability of the most technical skills and ability. In addition, this arrangement provides flexibility to cover situations where potential conflicts of interest or capacity issues occur. The services will generally be called off from the Services Agreement on the basis of a technical ability and capacity on round robin approach. In addition, the employer will have the option to run mini-competitions on work over OJEU value. Requirement The scope of works will include, but not limited to: - Provision of advice and support (including the provision of in-house staff) to the Strategic Road Safety team as required to support the delivery of the Scottish Governments 2020 casualty reduction targets; - Provide specialised Development Management support (including the provision of in-house staff) as required to support delivery of the Transport Scotland delivery priorities; - Provide support and advice towards the promotion of innovation and best practice in the areas of Development Management and Road Safety; - Conduct and audit Area based Transport Studies where these are in support of Development Management and Road Safety outcomes; - The Auditing and Reporting on submitted Transport Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments relating to Section 36 applications; - Preparation of specialist material and attending formal meetings etc., Parliament, Public Inquiry as an expert witness in support of Development Management and Road Safety Services; and - Comment on, evaluate and undertake Safety Audits. The Economic Operator will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as provided for in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. To be considered for this Contract economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the ESPD. The ESPD can be downloaded via the Public Contracts Scotland portal (www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000541711
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451345
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

30196000 - Planning systems

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AECOM

Jacobs

SYSTRA Ltd

Sweco UK Limited

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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