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title: "WSCC - DR - Highways Client Support Services Framework Agreement - AWARD"
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# WSCC - DR - Highways Client Support Services Framework Agreement - AWARD

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58043d31-fa4a-4041-91f1-964af5690e65

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## Summary

The West Sussex County Council has awarded a Framework Agreement for Highways Client Support Services, specifically for consultancy services classified under CPV 71311210. The procurement process followed the open procedure and was initiated in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract period is set to start on 6 January 2022 and will continue until 5 January 2026, following a tender period that concluded on 19 October 2021. This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses operating from West Sussex and the surrounding SE7 Alliance regions, with a total contract value of £1.7 million, and a minimum value of £1 million for specific projects.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in highways consultancy, project management, and construction services. Companies that specialise in cost management, quantity surveying, and risk management, along with those providing transport planning and infrastructure development services, would be ideal contenders. This competitive environment is particularly suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are encouraged to participate, potentially facilitating growth and expansion in the burgeoning infrastructure sector within the region.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement for the provision of Highways Client Support Services, as further described in Schedule No.3 (The Scope) is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The disciplines within that range required for this Procurement are as follows: o Cost Management (Quantity Surveying) Services o Cost estimating and cash flow forecasting o Benchmarking o Value Engineering o Risk management o Procurement Support o Project management and Construction Supervision o Work delivery and non-performance audits o Planning Support (Optional) Project/ Scheme work these are dealing with are comprising, but not be limited to: o Accident Investigation and Prevention and Route Safety Schemes? o Cycling infrastructure, including route assessments, design and facility improvement schemes o Safer Routes to School (SRtS) and School Safety Zones (SSZ) schemes, including footway improvements and crossing facilities o Highway Improvement schemes, including junction improvements, o Public Transport Improvements and public realm schemes o Strategic Transport Schemes - large Bypass schemes etc. o Traffic Engineering schemes, including 20mph Zones, Traffic Calming and Town/Village Centre Enhancements o Traffic Signals Schemes o Carriageway Structural Maintenance, including carriageway reconstruction, resurfacing and drainage improvements o Highway Bridges and Structures, maintenance and schemes o Town centre redevelopment schemes o Traffic Sign Signals schemes o Carriageway Structural Maintenance, including carriageway reconstruction, resurfacing and drainage improvement Services will be undertaken within the administrative boundaries of West Sussex County Council which is one of the existing SE7 Alliance members, but it may extend into other parts of the SE7 Member group boundaries, if they choose to use the Framework, however they will be allowed to join the Framework on a first come basis, up to the point of the maximum value on the Find a Tender notice. Please see Schedule 1 for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d265d29b-2c7b-4221-a487-fa56aa605ee9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2022 - 5 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £425,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AQUILA FORENSICS; CJ FOUNDS ASSOCIATES; NEW WAY UK CONSULTANTS; PROVELIO; TURNER & TOWNSEND COST MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2021 at 13:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d265d29b-2c7b-4221-a487-fa56aa605ee9
- 2 Dec 2021 at 13:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d265d29b-2c7b-4221-a487-fa56aa605ee9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d265d29b-2c7b-4221-a487-fa56aa605ee9
  2nd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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