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title: "Technical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638653-8"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING"
published: "2021-01-08"
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# Technical Support Services

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638653-8

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Procurement for Housing (PfH), located at 95 McDonald Road, Edinburgh, UK. The tender is titled "Technical Support Services" and is classified under the services industry category. Currently in the planning stage, this tender aims to establish a multiple supplier framework agreement due to the expiration of the existing agreement in October 2021. The planned future notice date is set for 5 July 2021. The overall estimated value of the framework is £50 million, and it will cover a range of professional and technical services through several lots.

This tender presents significant opportunities for various businesses, particularly those specialising in technical support services such as architectural, engineering, and project management services. Companies that fall within the realm of professional services, including quantity surveying and asset management, would be well positioned to compete. The framework is expected to engage with the market through discussions to refine its strategy, thus creating a platform for businesses seeking to enhance their participation in public sector contracts. Potential bidders are encouraged to register their interest to gain further insights and information regarding the procurement process.

## Notice

The existing PfH Technical Support Services Framework Agreement is due to expire in October 2021. It currently comprises ten lots covering a range of professional and technical services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PfH wish to establish a multiple supplier framework agreement to provide technical support services to its Member base. The Framework may include, but not be limited to architectural services, quantity surveying, mechanical and electrical and structural engineering services, asset management, project management and other technical support services. The framework is likely to be divided into lots, which will be finalised following market engagement. Details of the lots will be set out in the Contract Notice. PfH wish to engage with the market in order to support the development of the framework strategy. This will be carried out through one to one telephone or video call discussions. For further information please contact our Planned Works Team - Plannedworks@pfh.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH7 4NS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith Walk |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45232430 - Water-treatment work
- 45262660 - Asbestos-removal work
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 90650000 - Asbestos removal services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403629
  Technical Support Services - The existing PfH Technical Support Services Framework Agreement is due to expire in October 2021. It currently comprises ten lots covering a range of professional and technical services

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638653
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=638653

## Provenance

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