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title: "Dorset Highways Contractor Resource (Labour Top - Up) Framework"
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# Dorset Highways Contractor Resource (Labour Top - Up) Framework

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce59163c-1b5e-40e8-8bcc-cac224b03a58

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## Summary

This procurement process, titled "Dorset Highways Contractor Resource (Labour Top - Up) Framework," was initiated by Dorset Council in collaboration with Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council. It falls under the construction industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 8 December 2020, with a contract period that extends from 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2024. The total budget allocated for this framework is £10 million, under an open procurement method, enabling a larger pool of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs operating in the construction and highways sectors. Companies specialising in skilled and semi-skilled highway construction, bricklaying, carpentry, welding, and traffic management will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As the framework aims to supplement the councils' in-house operations when additional capacity is needed, it creates a continuous stream of work for contractors who can deliver these services effectively, thus aiding in business growth and sustainability within the local economy.

## Notice

Dorset Council (Dorset Highways Operations), in collaboration with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, are looking to establish a Framework of contractors whom can complement the Councils in-house Highways Operations Teams when they do not have capacity to deliver required works or services. The Framework will be divided into the following lots: Lot 1 - Skilled and Semi-Skilled Highway Construction Operatives Lot 2 - Bricklayer/Stone Mason Lot 3 - Carpenter/Shuttering Carpenter Lot 4 - Welder/Blacksmith Lot 5 - Steel Fixer Lot 6 - Kerb Layer Lot 7 - Traffic Management Operatives Lot 8 - Excavator and Backhoe Loader Operatives (JCB or equivalent) Lot 9 - Slab Layer/Block Layer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3a9a6c-fecf-43c9-8c23-c9da3f504c38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ACORN (SYNERGIE) UK LTD T/A ACORN RECRUITMENT; AMBERON; AVOCA CONSTRUCTION; BILL BROMLEY & SONS; BREDON CONSTUCTION & HAULAGE (WAREHAM; COLAS; COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION DORSET; CRAFTY FABRICATION; CRESTMOOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; CREWIT RESOURCING; FOREST TRAFFIC SERVICES; G & P AGRICULTURAL SERVICES; GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS; GLS GROUNDWORKS & CIVILS; HOOKE HIGHWAYS; J BENNETT JOINERY; K&N SURFACING; LANGLEY CIVIL ENGINEERING; MAEBILL BUILDERS & GROUNDWORKS; MARK FARWELL PLANT HIRE; MARSHWAY CONTRACTS; MCGINLEY SUPPORT SERVICES (INFRASTRUCTURE; MR G TURNER; RANDSTAD CPE; SGC RAIL SOLUTIONS; SHERBORNE DRAINAGE; STEVE RODD; SUN TRAFFIC SIGNALS; SWANSIDE; TIME 4 RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; TRAFFIC MANAGMENT LABOUR SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 45223210 - Structural steelworks
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45262520 - Bricklaying work
- 45262680 - Welding
- 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work
- 63712700 - Traffic control services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3a9a6c-fecf-43c9-8c23-c9da3f504c38
- 10 Aug 2020 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9daafe8e-efb9-4aef-8a80-42df3058b7da
- 10 Aug 2020 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2809b96-9dbe-4d8d-8865-3e8e648ae92e
- 10 Aug 2020 at 07:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7608fc3-6cdf-40e9-b26a-13b1e5d0180e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de3a9a6c-fecf-43c9-8c23-c9da3f504c38
  9th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9daafe8e-efb9-4aef-8a80-42df3058b7da
  10th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2809b96-9dbe-4d8d-8865-3e8e648ae92e
  10th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7608fc3-6cdf-40e9-b26a-13b1e5d0180e
  10th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30ae3810-33d7-ea11-8104-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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