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# Professional Consultancy Services for Planning, Design, Engineering and Place Services 2023

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-102d5c94-c65a-43ff-b095-f0793ae60ad5

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## Summary

The Somerset Council has awarded a contract for "Professional Consultancy Services for Planning, Design, Engineering and Place Services 2023" to WSP UK Limited. The contract, valued at £30,000,000, commenced on July 18, 2023, and will run until July 17, 2027. The services include consulting support for projects and embedded teams for both statutory and non-statutory services, with a focus on highways, transportation, and other place services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 25, 2022.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the engineering services sector to engage with Somerset Council. The contract duration of up to 4 years, with possible extensions, allows for long-term partnership opportunities. Companies specializing in transportation planning, traffic modelling, flood and water management, and other related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract covers a wide range of professional consultancy services, providing potential for growth and collaboration in diverse project areas.

## Notice

Form of Contract - This is an NEC3 Professional Services Contract - April 2013 Edition - using main Option G. Commencement - The service commencement 'starting date' is 18 July 2023. Duration - The contract duration will be for an initial period of 48 months, with the option to extend the contract up to two times by periods of up to 24 months. The exercise of the options to extend will be at the sole discretion of the Authority and shall depend, amongst other matters, on the appointed Suppliers performance. Value - The estimated spend per annum on core services is estimated at around PS2,000,000 to PS3,000,000. The overall contract value including extensions is estimated at between PS10,000,000-PS30,000,000. Work will be placed through the contract through the issue of Task Orders by the Authority, there is no guarantee as to the minimum value of work that will be placed through the contract, the above figures are given as an estimation only. The Authority through this contract is seeking consultancy support in two forms - 'Project' and 'Service' provision: Project Provision - The Authority has a range of in-house resources to undertake much of their design, engineering requirements but has more limited resources for specialist activity such as transportation planning, traffic modelling, flood and water management and other specialist services. Support is required for these in-house resources on a call-off basis over a wide and diverse range of professional consultancy services with a core focus on highways and transportation but also including support from time to time for other place services. Service Provision - In addition to the above, from time-to-time the Authority may require the Supplier to provide embedded teams of suitably experienced staff to provide both statutory and non-statutory services. This could be one or more staff for a fixed period of time which could extend to several years or the term of the contract. Examples of the type of service that might be requested are resources to support or deliver the following but not limited to: Local Lead Flood Authority Responsibilities Highways Development Management, including overseeing the implementation and administration of legal agreements associated with developer led and third-party highway infrastructure delivery projects Highways Engineering Design Project Management Site Supervision Structures AIP The full list of 'Core Consultancy Services' and associated consultant 'Job Roles' are set out in the procurement document entitled 'Volume 2 - Scope'. Additional consultancy services and Job Roles may be required by the Authority during the term of the contract. The contract and documentation sets out how any additional services will be incorporated into the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c802e338-7394-4f50-8249-985e0ffbad23 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2023 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c802e338-7394-4f50-8249-985e0ffbad23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c802e338-7394-4f50-8249-985e0ffbad23
  24th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1c1a21d0-fc29-ed11-8119-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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