--- title: "Call - Off from West Yorkshire Combined Authority legal services framework: lot 2 - Alternate Services Delivery Model Options Appraisals & Business Case for Bus" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MERSEYTRAVEL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Call - Off from West Yorkshire Combined Authority legal services framework: lot 2 - Alternate Services Delivery Model Options Appraisals & Business Case for Bus Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-15e110c7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is being conducted by Merseytravel, which is seeking to secure an Options Appraisal and Business Case for an Alternate Service Delivery Model for Bus. This tender is categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, which commenced on 28th November 2016 after the call-off from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Legal Services Framework Agreement. The tender period ended on 17th October 2016, and the contract is expected to run until 27th May 2018 with an initial commission amounting to £500,000. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, especially those experienced in developing strategic assessments and business cases in the public transport sector. Companies capable of providing detailed evaluations of different service delivery models, including partnerships and franchising, would be well-suited to compete. Given the focus on compliance with the Bus Bill and associated guidelines, firms with expertise in public sector advisory services would also find this tender aligned with their capabilities, thus fostering potential business growth. ## Notice Merseytravel are inviting tender submissions (min-competition) for the provision of an Options Appraisal & Business Case for an Alternate Service Delivery Model for Bus from organisations that have been appointed to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's (formerly West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive) Legal Services Framework Agreement dated the 21st February 2014 (the Framework). The framework of the Business Case around which the alternate delivery model assessment decisions are to be made is to be undertaken in strict compliance of the proposed Bus Bill; Department of Transport guidance; HM Treasury's guidance for public sector bodies (The Green Book, 5 case business model guidance and Gateway Process); and is to also incorporate the additional requirements set out below and in the accompanying call off tender documentation. Merseytravel does not however have any pre-conceptions in regard to the most advantages long term arrangement. The most appropriate future service delivery model is therefore to be determined by Merseytravel's consideration of the Business Case conclusions and its recommendations. The successful bidder will therefore be required to undertake a robust and detailed Business Case. The Business Case is to include the review of the current Alliance Arrangement (No Change Option) and the identification and comparison of the costs and benefits of other service delivery models. As a minimum, the options appraisal is to include: the current Alliance and other forms of Enhanced Partnerships; Quality Contract arrangements; as well as partial and full Franchising (IE "Nothing Ruled In - & - Nothing Ruled Out"). Initial Commission The initial commission is for the provision of provision of the: * Strategic Outline Programme (SOP) * Strategic Outline Case (SOC). Option to Extend Subject to the outcome of the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) and other factors to be considered by Merseytravel, the Contract term and scope may be extended at the sole discretion of Merseytravel to include one or more of the following stages: * Outline Business Case (OBC) * Full Business Case (FBC) * Procurement Advice Bidders are required to submit their fees and prices for the Strategic Outline Programme (SOP) and Strategic Outline Case (SOC). However, should the commission be extended, then these submitted rates and prices shall form the basis for agreeing the rates and prices for undertaking the Outline Business Case (OBC), Full Business Case (FBC) and for the provision of procurement advice. Please note that this is a call off from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Legal Services Framework Agreement dated the 21st February 2014 and only suppliers pre approved and listed in the framework are able to submit. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d579f4fc-5c84-4d25-bacf-f049f1d7e168 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Nov 2016 - 27 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MERSEYTRAVEL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d579f4fc-5c84-4d25-bacf-f049f1d7e168 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d579f4fc-5c84-4d25-bacf-f049f1d7e168 24th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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