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title: "Development Management and Road Safety Services Commission"
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# Development Management and Road Safety Services Commission

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000546414

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is seeking proposals for the "Development Management and Road Safety Services Commission," aimed at supporting the Scottish Ministers in fulfilling their duties under the Town and Country Planning Regulations. This procurement falls under the services category and is set in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled Industry Information Day on 2 July 2018 to inform potential bidders about the project. The estimated value of the commission is £6,000,000, divided across two lots, and it is expected that contracts will be awarded following a competitive tender procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in development management, road safety consultancy, and related services to expand their business operations within the public sector. Firms experienced in providing advisory support, audit services, and policy implementation related to development and road safety will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This project not only seeks to meet regulatory requirements but also aims to improve road safety outcomes across Scotland, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses committed to social responsibility and public safety initiatives.

## Notice

Transport Scotland have identified the continuing need for a commission that will support Transport Scotland in undertaking its role in supporting the Scottish Ministers to fulfil their duties under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 and their duties in relation to Development Planning and Management under Planning Circulars 6/2013: Development Planning and 3/2013: Development Management Procedures. The commission will provide audit and advisory support to Transport Scotland on all aspects of the development management processes and offer more specific support to address road safety objectives as set out in the Scottish Government's Road Safety Framework and Strategic Road Safety Plan. This new commission will promote a safe systems approach, by integrating development management and road safety services and by providing specific advice and support for road safety policy and delivery.

### Lot Information

Development Management - Planning Applications Advice and Auditing

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. The Scottish Ministers have identified a need for the provision of consultancy services to assist the Scottish Ministers acting through Transport Scotland in the provision of Development Management Advisor and Auditor Services. The proposed framework will be in place for a period of 3 years with an additional 1 year extension being possible. The intention of this competition is to procure three suitably experienced service providers (a "Contractor/ Supplier/ Consultant") that will permit the execution of services in relation to the scope of services. It is intended that on this lot that three commissions are awarded (lead, first standby and second standby) to cater for situations when Service Providers have a conflict of interest as regards the particular service required. Unless unable to provide the service due to conflict of interest, the lead Service Provider shall carry out the service. It is not expected that the first standby consultant will complete more than 10 to 15% of the overall commission, with the second standby consultant completing commensurately less. The commission Consultants will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to nature of the work being proposed, the commission will be divided into lots and will have multiple suppliers on each lot. To be considered for this contract economic operators will be required to complete the European Single Procurement Document ESPD in accordance with the Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they provide within the ESPD.. The estimated total value of lot 1 will be 4 000 000.00 (GBP)

Development Management and Road Safety - Support Services

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint consultants to undertake specialists development management and road safety advice to support on going policy and delivery. This need will be required principally in relation to the trunk road network but Transport Scotland and other Scottish Government core directorates and organisations may also use the Contract for Services relating to other transport related projects. The proposed framework will be in place for a period of 3 years with an additional 1 year extension being possible. The intention of this competition is to procure five suitably experienced service providers (a "Contractor/ Supplier/ Consultant") that will permit the execution of services in relation to the scope of services. Having five Framework Participants allows Transport Scotland to select consultants based on availability of the most technical skills and ability. In addition, this arrangement provides flexibility to cover situations where potential conflicts of interest or capacity issues occur. The services will generally be called off from the Services Agreement on the basis of a technical ability and capacity on round robin approach. In addition, the employer will have the option to run mini-competitions on work over OJEU value. The commission Consultants will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to nature of the work being proposed, the commission will be divided into lots and will have multiple suppliers on each lot. To be considered for this contract economic operators will be required to complete the European Single Procurement Document ESPD in accordance with the Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they provide within the ESPD.. The estimated total value of lot 2 is 2 000 000.00 (GBP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323646 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 30196000 - Planning systems
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323646
- 22 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322977

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322977&idx=3
  5th July 2018 - Development Management and Road Safety Services Commission - Industry Day Presentation Slides 020718
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322977&idx=2
  5th July 2018 - Development Management and Road Safety Services Commission - Industry Day - Questions & Answers.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN322977&idx=1
  25th June 2018 - DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT AND ROAD SAFETY SERVICES COMMISSION CIRCULAR ADVICE NOTE 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN322977
  Development Management and Road Safety Services Commission - Transport Scotland have identified the continuing need for a commission that will support Transport Scotland in undertaking its role in supporting the Scottish Ministers to fulfil their duties under the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 and their duties in relation to Development Planning and Management under Planning Circulars 6/2013: Development Planning and 3/2013: Development Management Procedures. The commission will provide audit and advisory support to Transport Scotland on all aspects of the development management processes and offer more specific support to address road safety objectives as set out in the Scottish Government's Road Safety Framework and Strategic Road Safety Plan. This new commission will promote a safe systems approach, by integrating development management and road safety services and by providing specific advice and support for road safety policy and delivery.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000546414
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=546414

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