--- title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2023 Highways Professional Services Term Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-329325d6-3ff5-4100-bfc1-7388f6f9653c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-329325d6-3ff5-4100-bfc1-7388f6f9653c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-329325d6-3ff5-4100-bfc1-7388f6f9653c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-329325d6-3ff5-4100-bfc1-7388f6f9653c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-22" --- # Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2023 Highways Professional Services Term Contract Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-329325d6-3ff5-4100-bfc1-7388f6f9653c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-329325d6-3ff5-4100-bfc1-7388f6f9653c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-329325d6-3ff5-4100-bfc1-7388f6f9653c.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is initiating a market engagement exercise for the "Prior Information Notice (PIN) 2023 Highways Professional Services Term Contract." This procurement falls within the construction industry, specifically focusing on highways and roads. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest by 11 April 2022. The contract, valued at an estimated £5 million per year, will use the NEC4 Professional Services Contract framework, and it is anticipated to commence on 1 February 2023, lasting until 31 January 2027. This tender represents a significant opportunity for large firms in the construction and engineering sectors. Companies with a minimum turnover of £80 million per annum are encouraged to participate, potentially benefiting from a single supplier contract that allows for distinct service instructions during the contract term. Businesses specialising in multidisciplinary services and capable of delivering complex highway schemes will find this an advantageous opportunity to engage with Worcestershire County Council, enhancing their growth prospects in the public procurement space. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to initiate a market engagement exercise for the procurement of a multidisciplinary services provider to assist Worcestershire County Council with delivery of highways related schemes predominantly utilising the NEC4 suite of contracts, and assess the interest and capability of the market to provide and deliver the scope of potential services and what its views are on how an opportunity of this kind might be packaged and delivered. Certain proposals are under current consideration in advance of an imminent future Contract Notice that will be published via Find a Tender. Information obtained as part of this market engagement may be used to inform the subsequent scope of services, strategy and call for competition by competitive tender in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. - Value - The estimated total value included under II.1.5 relates to an envisaged turnover of ?5m per annum (no value of services will be guaranteed). - Procurement Strategy is for a single supplier contract to provide all services via distinct instruction during the term via Task Order. - Contracting Strategy - the NEC4 Professional Services Contract will be utilised with suitable amendments. The NEC4 suite is utilised by WCC for highways related works and services as it is established on the principle of inspiring and encouraging best practice in project management within a partnering environment, and improving its transparent risk allocation. Tenderers must have a minimum turnover of ?80,000,000 per annum To facilitate responses to this Prior Information Notice (PIN) an information pack/questionnaire is available to all potential suppliers who express an interest in tendering. To express an interest and download the questionnaire, please access via the In-Tend e-tendering tool (registration is free via https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20422/procurement_portal.) WCC may invite potential bidders to further discuss their responses within online consultation sessions. We will use the feedback offered to help shape the overall procurement strategy. We request a response to the questionnaire at the earliest opportunity and no later than Monday 11 April 2022, to be returned via the procurement portal Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads - 71500000 - Construction-related services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2022 at 17:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 - 22 Mar 2022 at 16:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 - 22 Mar 2022 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 - 22 Mar 2022 at 16:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 - 22 Mar 2022 at 15:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 - 22 Mar 2022 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e40e3e84-401f-46b8-9218-ccb7242c2626 22nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20422/procurement_portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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