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title: "Engineering Consultancy Services for Bournemouth and Poole and the surrounding conurbation"
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# Engineering Consultancy Services for Bournemouth and Poole and the surrounding conurbation

Buyer: BOROUGH OF POOLE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad905dfa-e91b-4786-a347-6c16ac323cdb

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## Summary

The Borough of Poole is initiating a procurement process for "Engineering Consultancy Services for Bournemouth and Poole and the surrounding conurbation". This project falls within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category (CPV code 71000000). The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an anticipated contract commencement in November 2017. Key dates include contractor engagement in late January to early February 2017, document issuance in April 2017, and evaluation leading to contract award in August 2017. The estimated contract value is approximately £2.5 million per annum, subject to future transport plans and local government reorganisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy, architectural services, or construction inspection. Companies that can provide integrated construction and professional services are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the potential for a long-term engagement—comprising a 5-year term with options to extend—this is an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio and establish a sustained relationship with the Borough of Poole amid ongoing local governance changes.

## Notice

Tenders are to be invited for the provision of construction engineering, architectural and inspection services as included within CPV 7100 0000. The Consultant will assist the Employer's in-house staff in the delivery of professional services. These services will be delivered either from the Consultant's offices or by staff seconded into the Employer's offices. At the time of this notice there is some ambiguity regarding the geographic coverage of this contract due to expected Dorset local government reorganisation. At a minimum this contract will cover Bournemouth and Poole (Option 2c, NUTS code UKK21). The contract may be extended to include UKK21 and part of UKK22 (Option 2b). Both options are defined here: https://news.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/reshapingyourcouncils/ It is our intention to award to a single supplier who will deliver all services. Any contract in place will be novated to the new Council(s) governing the conurbation if the proposed reorganisation outlined above proceeds The contract is expected to commence in November 2017. The timeline for the procurement process is as a guide, and shown below. This will be carried out using the Open Procedure. Procedure Period Contractor Engagement Late Jan/early Feb 2017 Issue documents to suppliers April 2017 Receipt of documents June 2017 Evaluation period 2 months Contract Award August 2017 Contract start November 2017 The likely duration of this contract will be a 5 + 2 + 2 at a value of approximately PS2.5m per annum which is subject to fluctuation and will be dependent on future transport plans, funding and the local government reorganisation. Additional information: All information available on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Do not contact us outside of supplyingthesouthwest.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e886ce4-cead-49df-8143-db3c218cee7e |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOROUGH OF POOLE |
| Locality | POOLE |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH15 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Parkstone |
| Westminster constituency | Poole |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2016 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e886ce4-cead-49df-8143-db3c218cee7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e886ce4-cead-49df-8143-db3c218cee7e
  22nd December 2016 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=31edf998-94c6-e611-8118-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://news.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/reshapingyourcouncils/

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