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Design Standards Advice and Professional Services Multiple Framework Agreement

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is initiating an extension to the "Design Standards Advice and Professional Services Multiple Framework Agreement," originally signed on 9th May 2015. This extension allows for an additional six months of service continuity amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, extending the contract until November 2020, with a potential further extension until May 2021. The procurement is categorised under general public services and services, with delivery primarily in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement method employed is a limited award procedure without prior publication, justified by the unique challenges posed by the pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services related to design standards, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. Firms like Jacobs, Sweco, and AECOM have previously been involved, indicating a competitive landscape that may favour larger organisations with established track records. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in similar services may also find this an excellent entry point, particularly if they can demonstrate flexibility and compliance with current working conditions influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Notice Title

Design Standards Advice and Professional Services Multiple Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This is a new VEAT Notice in connection with the DESIGN STANDARDS ADVICE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MULTIPLE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT: Extension of the 2015 Design Standards Advice and Professional Services MFA Contract will be by 6 months (until November 2020) with an option to extend by an additional maximum period of 6 months (until May 2021) to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The scope of the Contract will remain as awarded and will include compliance with and delivery of all responsibilities and service activities in the areas described in the original contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) Notice to indicate that the Scottish Ministers intend to extend the current Design Standards Advice and Professional Services MFA Contract by 6 months (until November 2020) with an option to extend by an additional maximum period of 6 months (May 2021) to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak and to allow for the completion of procurement in accordance with the 2015 Regulations.

Procurement Information

Challenges caused by current working conditions, imposed by COVID-19 restrictions, mean that at present it is not feasible to proceed with managing and assessing procurement of a new contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000620521
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386114
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 201510 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Peter Renfrew
Contact Email
peter.renfrew@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Post Town
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AECOM

JACOBS

SWECO

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386114
    Design Standards Advice and Professional Services Multiple Framework Agreement - This is a new VEAT Notice in connection with the DESIGN STANDARDS ADVICE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MULTIPLE FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT: Extension of the 2015 Design Standards Advice and Professional Services MFA Contract will be by 6 months (until November 2020) with an option to extend by an additional maximum period of 6 months (until May 2021) to ensure service continuity during and after the current coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The scope of the Contract will remain as awarded and will include compliance with and delivery of all responsibilities and service activities in the areas described in the original contract.

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