--- title: "West Lancashire Borough Council - Framework for Specialist Trades" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f0eff5b0-036a-49e9-a78e-df71c34735fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0eff5b0-036a-49e9-a78e-df71c34735fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0eff5b0-036a-49e9-a78e-df71c34735fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0eff5b0-036a-49e9-a78e-df71c34735fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RAND ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2024-04-03" --- # West Lancashire Borough Council - Framework for Specialist Trades Buyer: RAND ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0eff5b0-036a-49e9-a78e-df71c34735fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f0eff5b0-036a-49e9-a78e-df71c34735fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f0eff5b0-036a-49e9-a78e-df71c34735fd.json) ## Summary The West Lancashire Borough Council is conducting a tender process for a framework for specialist trades. The council aims to undertake repairs, renewals, reinstatements, and improvements in various trades to housing properties within its boundaries. The framework will cover trades such as paving, roofing, plumbing, and more. The initial call-off contracts are set to commence around July 1st, 2024, lasting for 36 months with an option for a further 2-year extension. This procurement opportunity is ideal for businesses in the repair and maintenance services industry, particularly those specialised in trades like paving, fencing, drainage, roofing, and more. The tender is open to SMEs and VCSEs, providing a chance for smaller businesses to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period closing on May 2nd, 2024. Businesses should carefully review the requirements and deadlines outlined to successfully bid for this framework opportunity. ## Notice The Contracting Authority requires the undertaking of repairs, renewals, reinstatements and improvements in respect of the following trades to its housing properties located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the West Lancashire Borough Council Lot 1: - Paving Lot 2: - Fencing Lot 3: Drainage Lot 4: - Asphalt Work Lot 5: - Roofing Lot 6: - Plumbing Lot 7: - House and Communal Clearance Lot 8: - Scaffolding The Contracting Authority's mission is to create strong sustainable communities and they are committed to making a positive difference. The quality of these services provided is therefore of paramount importance. The Contracting Authority is therefore seeking to appoint a Framework of up to 5 Contractors for each Trade who can deliver these services to the highest possible standards and can demonstrate a proven track record for these services. The Framework will be for a 4 year period and the initial call-off contracts will be for 36 months commencing on or about the 1st July 2024 with an option for up to a further 2 years. Additional information: All documentation can be downloaded from https://etenders.rand-associates.co.uk. eTenders@Rand is Rand Associates Consultancy Services Ltd's eProcurement portal (the 'Portal') for downloading/submission of the selection questionnaires and the draft procurement documentation and communicating requests for and responses to clarifications. All requests for procurement documentation, communications and submission of tenders must be made via the Portal, which can be accessed at https://etenders.randassociates.co.uk. After creating an account on eTenders@Rand, users will receive an email with a link to activate their account. Once activated and logged in, users will need the following code to register for the procurement documentation: WLBC1005 Economic operators may seek clarification where they consider any part of the selection questionnaire or any other aspect of this procurement is unclear. All queries and any clarifications must be communicated using the secure email messaging function within the Portal, but to be received no later than 17:00 on 22.04.2024 This will provide an audit trail of all clarification requests and responses issued. It will not be possible to respond to any queries received after that stipulated date and time. It is the Economic Operators responsibility to regularly monitor communications raised and issued through the Portal. When uploading Tender Documentation, Economic Operators must be aware of any speed limitations of their internet connection, system configuration and general web traffic etc., as these may impact on the time taken to complete the transaction. Uploading of submissions must be completed by the deadline closing date and time. DO NOT wait until too near the closing time on the return date. The closing deadline for uploading completed tender documentation is the 02.05.2024 at 15.00 Please note that the Portal will not permit tender submissions to be uploaded after the closing deadline. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7755fe83-303a-4f41-9889-9c2685bd19a3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | RAND ASSOCIATES CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | REIGATE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH2 7JB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | Reigate | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 3 Apr 2024 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7755fe83-303a-4f41-9889-9c2685bd19a3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7755fe83-303a-4f41-9889-9c2685bd19a3 3rd April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://etenders.rand-associates.co.uk/ ## Notice URLs - https://etenders.rand-associates.co.uk - https://etenders.randassociates.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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