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title: "Employers Agent Consultant Framework"
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# Employers Agent Consultant Framework

Buyer: KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf891e8d-9b06-49f7-90c3-4d20dc7338ea

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## Summary

Knowsley Housing Trust is seeking bids for the "Employers Agent Consultant Framework", a procurement process falling under the construction consultancy services category. This project aims to establish a framework of service providers experienced in the social housing sector to deliver Employers Agent Services for a development programme targeting 400 units per year over four years, specifically in North West England, including boroughs such as Knowsley, Sefton, and Warrington. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 12th July 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1st September 2019 and will last until 1st September 2023, with a total contract value of £560,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that specialise in construction management, consultancy, and related services. With the anticipated requirement for competencies in roles such as Principal Designer and Purchasing Agent, companies equipped with experience in social housing projects may find a strategic advantage. Participating firms will be well-positioned to expand their portfolios by engaging with a framework that is subject to dynamic service requirements, potentially leading to ongoing projects across the broader North West region.

## Notice

First Ark Group are seeking bids from service providers with extensive experience of the social housing sector to establish a framework of service providers to provide Employers Agent Services for development construction projects. It is anticipated that successful service providers may be instructed in a Principle Designer or Purchasing Agent role from time to time and therefore should have competent skills in these areas. This procurement exercise is being led by the Knowsley Housing Trust for itself and on behalf of the other members of the First Ark Group. The framework is required to support an anticipated development programme of 400 units per year over the 4 years. Of which approximately 40% will be Section 106 agreements. Services are expected to be required in the following boroughs: - Knowsley - St Helens - Sefton - Cheshire West - Cheshire East - Wigan - Halton - Warrington - West Lancashire However services may also be required throughout North West England and surrounding areas as appropriate to meet the operational needs of the business. KHT reserves the right to change the volume of work or amend the required services, during the life of the framework. Therefore no guarantees are given, nor are implied as to the value or quantity of business that will be placed with the successful service providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936367ce-8cc5-4d50-b285-15f98f8ffbdb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £560,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY HOUSING TRUST |
| Locality | PRESCOT |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABODE CONSULTANCY; IDENTITY CONSULT; MARKHAMS; WILKINSON COWAN PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315000 - Building services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2019 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936367ce-8cc5-4d50-b285-15f98f8ffbdb
- 14 Jun 2019 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e1ac2a-4426-4571-bab9-7e6ca23eeaa1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936367ce-8cc5-4d50-b285-15f98f8ffbdb
  14th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1e1ac2a-4426-4571-bab9-7e6ca23eeaa1
  14th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d82df9cc-938b-e911-80f8-005056b64545&p=165b8425-f57e-e511-80f3-000c29c9ba21
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.firstark.com/

## Provenance

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