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title: "PfH Provision of Technical Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000699600"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)"
published: "2023-09-06"
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# PfH Provision of Technical Support Services

Buyer: PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000699600

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## Summary

Procurement for Housing Ltd (trading as PfH Scotland) has completed an award process for the provision of professional support services in Scotland. The title of the tender is "PfH Provision of Technical Support Services". This opportunity falls under the General public services category. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The buying organisation is Procurement for Housing Ltd (t/a PfH Scotland), located in Stirling, UKM. The award date for this contract was on 6th September 2023.

This tender for professional support services in Scotland offers opportunities for businesses operating in areas such as Asset Management Consultancy, Surveying & Project Management, Engineering Consultancy, Construction Design Management, General Technical Consultancy, and Net Zero Consultancy. Businesses in the architectural, engineering, construction, and consultancy sectors would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract awards have already been made, providing insights into the types of services required and the potential for ongoing business collaborations.

## Notice

Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. This award notice is in relation to the provision of a variety of professional support services which are required in order to support the Assets function of Clients throughout Scotland.

### Lot Information

Asset Management Consultancy

This lot includes, but is not limited to: - Stock Condition Surveys - House Condition Surveys - Fire Risk Assessments - Active Asset Management (stock rationalisation) - Options Appraisals - Strategic Asset Management & Business Planning Advice - Data Validation - Database Support - Housing Quality Standards Surveys (Decent Homes, WHQS, SHQS) - HHSRS Surveys - Building Surveying - DDA Audits - Microgeneration Surveys - Dilapidation Surveys - Estate/Environmental Surveys - Energy Performance Certificates

Surveying & Project Management

This lot includes, but is not limited to: - Quantity Surveyor & Cost Control - Partnering and Best Value Procurement Advisers - Guidance on Selection of Construction Documentation and Contract Forms - Pre-Work Estimate and Budget Advice - Tender Document and Preparation - Stock valuation - Commercial Valuation - Insurance reinstatement costs - Building Surveyor - Employers Agent - Contract Manager/Administrator - Programme Manager - Project Manager - Clerk of Works & Quality Manager - Partnering Adviser - Resident Liaison Officer

Net Zero Consultancy

This lot includes, but is not limited to: - Stock Assessment on behalf of the participating authority - Development of road maps toward net zero carbon consultancy - Development of corporate sustainability/ESG strategies - Grant/funding management - Client awareness and staff development workshops - Advice on refurbishment options and building fabric solutions - Post installation monitoring - Strategic options appraisals - Assistance with advancement toward ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems certification - Retrofit Coordinator (PAS 2035) roles - Retrofit Assessor - Retrofit Designers - Design and project management of energy efficient systems - Advice on current energy legislation and compliance with law - Advice on the operation and maintenance of installed measures - Change management - Baseline assessments - Undertaking of energy audits - Advice on relevant health and safety measures - Other Net Zero related consultancy services

Construction Design Management

This lot includes, but is not limited to: Principal Designer: - Plan, manage, monitor the pre-construction phase - Co-ordinate matters relating to H&S during pre-construction & construction - Assist the Client to provide pre-construction information. - Liaise with the Principal Contractor. - Prepare the Health and Safety File and review and or update as appropriate CDM Consultant - Ensure the cooperation and coordination of Health and Safety related requirements. - Manage the delivery team relating to Health and Safety including technical advice and site inspections - Liaise with the Principal Designer, other Designers and the Principal Contractor - Provide design, specification and construction audits - Provide pre and post construction phase advice to contractors - Provide training in CDM matters to contractors I

Engineering Consultancy

This lot includes, but is not limited to: Building Services Design - Detail design, specification & contract preparation - Feasibility studies - Condition surveys, pre-acquisition surveys - Life cycle analysis - Tender appraisal & negotiation - Contract administration - Site supervision - Commission witnessing - Facilities Maintenance & Asset Management Mechanical Engineering - Boiler & Power plants - Heating - Ventilation - Air Conditioning - Domestic Water Services - Building Management & control - Commissioning & witnessing Electrical Engineering - Power Generation & Distribution - High voltage systems - Medium & low voltage systems - Small power installations - Standby generation - UPS installations - Lightning protection - Security & access control - Public address & staff location - Voice & data - Radio & television - CCTV Systems - Commissioning & witnessing - PAT Testing Lighting - Interior lighting design - Exterior lighting design - Lighting equipment design input - Environmental planning services including lighting impact studies, planning application analysis & light pollution control - Lighting control systems Lifts - Maintenance management - Surveys & reports on existing installations - Traffic studies - Management Strategies - Plant performance - Design and specification - Tender analysis and negotiations - Site installation inspections - Commissioning & Witnessing - Health & Safety Assessments Renewables - Solar Thermal - Solar Electric (Photovoltaics) - Wind - Ground Source Heat pumps - Biomass - CHP & Micro CHP

General Technical Consultancy

This lot includes, but is not limited to: - Repairs Service Health check - Risk Registers - Process Mapping - Insourcing - Outsourcing - Gas Auditing - Electrical Auditing - Commercial Growth - Organisational Change/Business Diversification - Partnerships/Mergers - Business Planning/stress testing - Strategic Housing Policy - ICT support/advice - Employers Agent Services - Party Wall Act Formalities and Advice - Client Representation/Critical Friend - Training Programs - Workshop Facilitation - Risk Management - Key Performance Indicator Measurement, Reporting & Benchmarking - Architectural & Design Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487663 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSING LTD (T/A PFH SCOTLAND) |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK9 4TU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ARMOUR CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; BROWN & WALLACE; BROWN & WALLACE LLP TRADING AS BROWN & WALLACE; CHANGEWORKS; ECD ARCHITECTS; GEP ENVIRONMENTAL; HULLEY AND KIRKWOOD; MAX FORDHAM; RIDGE AND PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 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
- 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71314100 - Electrical services
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 71315000 - Building services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315210 - Building services consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71318100 - Artificial and natural lighting engineering services for buildings
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
- 71322100 - Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
- 71324000 - Quantity surveying services
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 71335000 - Engineering studies
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 75251110 - Fire-prevention services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80531200 - Technical training services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
- 90711100 - Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487663
- 7 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453345

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=22
  5th August 2022 - Document 7 - Pricing Schedule - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=23
  5th August 2022 - Document 7 - Pricing Schedule - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=15
  5th August 2022 - Document 7 - Pricing Schedule - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=18
  7th July 2022 - Document 10 - Tender Certificates
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=19
  7th July 2022 - Document 11a - PfH Quantum File Specification - TSAS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=20
  7th July 2022 - Document 11b - Quantum GEN2 Format - Standard - UK - TSAS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=21
  7th July 2022 - Document 12 - Tender Submission Checklist
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=7
  7th July 2022 - Document 4D - RIBA Plan of Work 2013
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=8
  7th July 2022 - Document 5A - Single Procurement Document - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=9
  7th July 2022 - Document 5B - SPD Scoring Methodology & Notes - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=10
  7th July 2022 - Document 5C - Lots Applied For - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=11
  7th July 2022 - Document 5D - Additional Supplier Information Required
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=12
  7th July 2022 - Document 5E - SPD Question 4C.1.2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=13
  7th July 2022 - Document 6A - ITT Response Template - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=14
  7th July 2022 - Document 6B - ITT Scoring Methodology & Notes - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=16
  7th July 2022 - Document 8 - Framework Agreement - Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=17
  7th July 2022 - Document 9 - Call-Off Contract and Conditions - Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=1
  7th July 2022 - Document 1 - Invitation to Tender - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=2
  7th July 2022 - Document 2 - Instructions to Tenderers - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=3
  7th July 2022 - Document 3 - Evaluation Criteria - TSAS-S
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=4
  7th July 2022 - Document 4A - Technical Specification - FULL
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=5
  7th July 2022 - Document 4B - Technical Specification - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453345&idx=6
  7th July 2022 - Document 4C - Technical Specification - Lot 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453345
  PfH Provision of Technical Support Services - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. This tender is for the provision of a variety of professional support services which are required in order to support the Assets function of Clients throughout Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487663
  PfH Provision of Technical Support Services - Established in 2004, Procurement for Housing (PfH) is a national procurement consortium dedicated to the social housing sector and supported by the National Housing Federation (NHF), Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and HouseMark. Collectively our Members manage more than 75% of UK' social housing stock, with PfH helping them to achieve efficiency savings using a wide range of services including framework agreements, spend analyses, strategy reviews, consolidated billing and comprehensive reporting. PfH is a contracting authority under Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR 2015") and a central purchasing body under regulation 37 PCR 2015. Please refer to www.pfh.co.uk for additional information. This award notice is in relation to the provision of a variety of professional support services which are required in order to support the Assets function of Clients throughout Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://procurementforhousing.co.uk/permissible-users/
- http://www.pfhscotland.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000699600
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/procurementforhousing/aspx/Home
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/court-of-session

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