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# Financial Consultancy for the BDR Waste Partnership

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2df7e595-dd80-4b43-908e-afd8fe8260d9

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for Financial Consultancy for the BDR Waste Partnership to Reed Talent Solutions Limited trading as Consultancy+. The contract is valued at £391,882 GBP and has a 5-year term with a possible 2-year extension. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 31, 2023, and the contract period is from March 6, 2024, to March 5, 2031. The location of the contract is in Rotherham, England, and it falls under the services category of consultative engineering and construction services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy services to compete for a long-term contract with an established public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. The nature of the contract requires close collaboration with the BDR waste management team and offers the potential for long-term partnership building. Businesses with experience in financial advisory services, contract management, and strategic financial planning are well-suited to take part in this procurement process.

## Notice

The BDR Partnership (or BDR) is a partnership of Barnsley MBC, City of Doncaster Council and Rotherham Borough Council (the Councils) who have jointly procured waste management contracts since 1993. The Councils are unable to guarantee the level of work that will be offered under this call-off arrangement, however, over the last three years 28 days (7.5h per day) of work has been required and it is envisioned a similar, if not higher amount of work will be required moving forward. The Councils require comprehensive support and advice in respect of the financial aspects of the BDR Waste PFI Contract as a minimum. The successful provider will be required to: Build and maintain a close working relationship with the Councils' contract management team and external advisors ("BDR Team") The ability to work face to face (not just via Teams/Zoom) with the BDR Team as and when required Report to the BDR Contract Manager and liaise with members of the Joint Waste Board / Steering Committee /Liaison Committee Attend meetings of the Joint Waste Board, Steering Committee and Liaison Committee as and when required Manage the interface with other Advisors, with an emphasis on maximising outputs whilst minimising the Councils' costs Liaise directly with and build working relationships with the Project counterparties including Contractor, Subcontractor, Offtake Contractors, Funders and external advisors Review and advise on the application of the Payment provisions in the Contract and Payment Mechanism to ensure they are operating as intended Provide advice on contractual matters of a financial nature, for example any issues that may arise under the Project Agreement such as Contractor Change, Councils Change, Change In Law and Refinancing Provide advice to the Councils in respect of Joint Insurance Cost Reports and lead the Councils' response in relation to such Provide advice to the Councils in respect profit sharing provisions from the Ferrybridge Multi-fuel Energy from waste plant Provide advice to the Councils in respect of identifying liabilities, risk management and operational savings opportunities resulting from the Environment Act and the Resource and Waste Strategy for England 2018. Assist with any contract renegotiations request from the contractor resulting from any agreed Changes in Law resulting from the Environment Act and the Resource and Waste Strategy for England 2018. Review and advise on financial model changes/updates submitted by the Contractor Review and advise on changes to the Project documents including the Finance/funding documents Support the Councils in relation to any formal contractual dispute/adjudication processes which may be required Other ad hoc financial advice as required Additional information: This agreement was awarded via YPO Framework 1141 for consultancy and professional service requirements. The estimated contract value including extension options for all 3 authorities is: PS391,882 excluding VAT The estimated contract value is split three (3) ways. Therefore the estimated contract value including extension options, for each authority is PS130,628 excluding VAT This will be a 5-year agreement, with a possible 1 x 2-year extension, to be determined during the 5th year of the agreement, giving a total 7-year possible term. This term is deemed appropriate as it allows the BDR Team to review performance and plan for future requirements and activity as necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3501c547-de97-4936-be49-d4f24be26bcc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2024 - 5 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £391,882 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £391,882 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED TALENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED T/A CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2024 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3501c547-de97-4936-be49-d4f24be26bcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3501c547-de97-4936-be49-d4f24be26bcc
  7th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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