Tender

Employer Agent Services

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Employer Agent Services, categorized under general public services and utilities. This procurement is at the tender stage, with the opportunity falling under the services industry category. The contract will be implemented within the region of Fife, specifically UKM72. The tender submission deadline is the 17th of December, 2024 at 12:00 PM. The procurement process will follow a selective method, and the electronic submissions are to be made via the Public Contracts Scotland website. Fife Council plans to invite bids from five candidates on the 31st of January, 2025 for the second stage of this process. The contract duration spans 720 days with an optional two-year extension under certain conditions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in quantity surveying or commercial management, particularly those with experience in employer agent services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in similar projects, robust supply chain management, and strong financial health will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The requirement for staff with relevant professional qualifications and the ability to provide comprehensive quality, health, and safety management documentation makes this an excellent opportunity for established businesses in the respective field to grow their portfolio by securing a long-term engagement with a regional authority.

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Notice Title

Employer Agent Services

Notice Description

Employer Agent Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Employer Agent Service

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015."

Renewal: Optional Extension of 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518171
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services 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
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pasha Keir
Contact Email
pasha.keir@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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