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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": "The procurement has appointed a single provider to deliver specialist commercial advisory support to Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority in relation to its long-term PPP Waste Management Contracts. The appointed provider will support the Authority with commercial strategy, contract management advice, risk mitigation, and commercial optimisation activities across the Authority's waste management portfolio. The contract operates as an umbrella arrangement under which services will be commissioned on an ad-hoc basis via task orders or purchase orders, depending on the Authority's requirements. 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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). 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