Framework agreement for the delivery of social value and the security, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of vacant and other social housing properties
Prior information notice
Works
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Procure Plus
Duckworth House, Lancastrian Office Centre, Old Trafford
M32 0FP Manchester
UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority: http://www.procure-plus.com
Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)
I.2)Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.3)Main activity
Housing and community amenities
I.4)Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities
The contracting authority is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities: yes
Section II.A: Object of the contract (Works)
II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Framework agreement for the delivery of social value and the security, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of vacant and other social housing properties
II.2)Type of contract and location of works
Main site or location of works: Predominantly in the North West of England
UKD
UKD
II.3)Information on framework agreement
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: yes
II.4)Short description of nature and scope of works
Procure Plus (PP) is a social housing regeneration consortium based in the North West of England. PP has formed an alliance with Lancashire Housing Partnership (LHP), Cumbria Housing Partnership (CHP), Procure Plus Associates (PPAL) and Efficiency North (EN). Subject to business requirement this alliance may from time to time, include other housing associations in the United Kingdom. This alliance is known collectively as Re:allies. Re:allies brings together expertise from across the North of England to deliver a highly efficient approach to procurement and regeneration at a local level. Further additional consortia may join the Re:allies alliance from time to time. Further background information can also be obtained by visiting www.re:allies.com.
Procure Plus is a regeneration company and social and economic improvement is our fundamental purpose. Our activities support businesses, tenant and community projects to ensure our clients can see the benefit in working with us beyond the achievement of financial savings to a tangible improvement in the well-being of their neighbourhoods. The framework agreements we create successfully leverage our client's demand in the construction and services market and establish a basis to create training and long term employment opportunities for individuals who are furthest from the labour market. For further information on our activities please click http://www.procure-plus.com/CSR-What-we-do
PP wishes to alert the market of its intention to procure a framework agreement that deliberately targets those organisations who can demonstrate they are capable of achieving our regeneration objectives. The organisations appointed to this framework agreement will have the capability to undertake a range of works to social housing properties including but not limited to waste clearance, the installation of security measures to minor and major refurbishment. The nature of the works will require a range of roles that allow individuals to achieve and develop their skills and qualifications so that they can progress from entry level positions through to becoming a qualified tradesperson. The organisations appointed to the respective lots on the framework agreement will actively recruit individuals who require help to obtain the skills they need to successfully enter or return to the labour market and secure long term employment.
PP will be holding Meet the Buyer events in Manchester on the 10th April 2013 and in Cumbria on the 26th April 2013. Interested suppliers can learn more about our organisation, the proposed framework agreement and how they can participate in the forthcoming procurement. The Meet the Buyer events will also include an overview of the company's tender management system and an explanation of the procurement process. Suppliers who are interested in attending either of the events should submit their details at http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/084d82d107. Venue information will be confirmed in due course to all suppliers who register their interest in attending. The Meet the Buyer events will be identical in content therefore it is only necessary to attend one. Suppliers will be asked to select their preference when registering.
It is envisaged that the following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree call off contracts under the proposed framework agreement as and when required -
1. PP's members (both current and future);
2. LHP's members (both current and future);
3. CHP's members (both current and future);
4. PPAL's members (both current and future);
5. The current and future members or any other member of the Re:allies alliance from time to time;
6. Any partner or customer of PP, LHP, CHP, PPAL or other Re:allies member from time to time, which may include any social housing provider in the United Kingdom. Social housing provider for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes registered housing providers, local authorities, local government ALMO's and unitary authorities. A list of these can be found by visiting www.homesandcommunities.co.uk. The proposed framework agreement may be available for use by organisations who are party to PP's current and future framework agreements, including but not limited to, the completion of various installation and repair works. For details on the organisations who are a party to the current and future PP framework agreements for the services described above, please visit www.procure-plus.com/frameworks.
The contracting authorities and organisations listed and referred to above have requirements predominantly within the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Lancashire,
Cheshire, Merseyside, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cumbria. However those with stock in other areas of the United Kingdom may utilise the framework agreement that PP intends to procure. It is envisaged that the framework agreement will be initially entered into by PP and the successful suppliers, however the framework agreement may be novated from PP to Re:allies when and if Re:allies is incorporated. The contracting authorities and organisations listed and referred to above shall be under no obligation to use the framework agreement. PP will not, under any circumstances, reimburse expenses incurred by suppliers as a result of their participation in the focus group and engagement. PP reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement outlined within this notice.
Further details on PP and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com;
Further details on LHP and its members can be found at www.lancashirehp.com;
Further details on CHP and its members can be found at www.cumbriahp.com;
Further details on PPAL and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com/gmprocureassociates;
Other associations within the North of England and any other areas of the United Kingdom may in the future join the consortia referred to above.
Procure Plus is a regeneration company and social and economic improvement is our fundamental purpose. Our activities support businesses, tenant and community projects to ensure our clients can see the benefit in working with us beyond the achievement of financial savings to a tangible improvement in the well-being of their neighbourhoods. The framework agreements we create successfully leverage our client's demand in the construction and services market and establish a basis to create training and long term employment opportunities for individuals who are furthest from the labour market. For further information on our activities please click http://www.procure-plus.com/CSR-What-we-do
PP wishes to alert the market of its intention to procure a framework agreement that deliberately targets those organisations who can demonstrate they are capable of achieving our regeneration objectives. The organisations appointed to this framework agreement will have the capability to undertake a range of works to social housing properties including but not limited to waste clearance, the installation of security measures to minor and major refurbishment. The nature of the works will require a range of roles that allow individuals to achieve and develop their skills and qualifications so that they can progress from entry level positions through to becoming a qualified tradesperson. The organisations appointed to the respective lots on the framework agreement will actively recruit individuals who require help to obtain the skills they need to successfully enter or return to the labour market and secure long term employment.
PP will be holding Meet the Buyer events in Manchester on the 10th April 2013 and in Cumbria on the 26th April 2013. Interested suppliers can learn more about our organisation, the proposed framework agreement and how they can participate in the forthcoming procurement. The Meet the Buyer events will also include an overview of the company's tender management system and an explanation of the procurement process. Suppliers who are interested in attending either of the events should submit their details at http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/084d82d107. Venue information will be confirmed in due course to all suppliers who register their interest in attending. The Meet the Buyer events will be identical in content therefore it is only necessary to attend one. Suppliers will be asked to select their preference when registering.
It is envisaged that the following contracting authorities will be entitled to agree call off contracts under the proposed framework agreement as and when required -
1. PP's members (both current and future);
2. LHP's members (both current and future);
3. CHP's members (both current and future);
4. PPAL's members (both current and future);
5. The current and future members or any other member of the Re:allies alliance from time to time;
6. Any partner or customer of PP, LHP, CHP, PPAL or other Re:allies member from time to time, which may include any social housing provider in the United Kingdom. Social housing provider for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes registered housing providers, local authorities, local government ALMO's and unitary authorities. A list of these can be found by visiting www.homesandcommunities.co.uk. The proposed framework agreement may be available for use by organisations who are party to PP's current and future framework agreements, including but not limited to, the completion of various installation and repair works. For details on the organisations who are a party to the current and future PP framework agreements for the services described above, please visit www.procure-plus.com/frameworks.
The contracting authorities and organisations listed and referred to above have requirements predominantly within the North West of England including Greater Manchester, Lancashire,
Cheshire, Merseyside, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cumbria. However those with stock in other areas of the United Kingdom may utilise the framework agreement that PP intends to procure. It is envisaged that the framework agreement will be initially entered into by PP and the successful suppliers, however the framework agreement may be novated from PP to Re:allies when and if Re:allies is incorporated. The contracting authorities and organisations listed and referred to above shall be under no obligation to use the framework agreement. PP will not, under any circumstances, reimburse expenses incurred by suppliers as a result of their participation in the focus group and engagement. PP reserves the right not to proceed with the procurement outlined within this notice.
Further details on PP and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com;
Further details on LHP and its members can be found at www.lancashirehp.com;
Further details on CHP and its members can be found at www.cumbriahp.com;
Further details on PPAL and its members can be found at www.procure-plus.com/gmprocureassociates;
Other associations within the North of England and any other areas of the United Kingdom may in the future join the consortia referred to above.
Lots
This contract is divided into lots: yesII.5)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
50000000, 42160000, 45211310, 45213316, 45233292, 45261210, 45261211, 45261920, 45262330, 45262521, 45300000, 45310000, 45311000, 45312200, 45317000, 45331100, 45331110, 45340000, 45342000, 45343000, 45410000, 45420000, 45421000, 45421100, 45421110, 45421112, 45421132, 45421140, 45421151, 45421160, 45422100, 45431000, 45432112, 45441000, 45442100, 45442110, 50720000, 90500000, 90690000
II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures and duration of the contract
II.7)Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes
II.8)Additional information:
Information about lots
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 1 Lot title: Waste clearance and the installation of preventative security measures to vacant social housing properties1)Short description:
The purpose of this lot is to provide a responsive service to clear and make safe vacant social housing properties and the surrounding areas. This includes but is not limited to the removal and disposal of waste and the installation of security measures to prevent properties from falling into disrepair. The requests for these works will be made at short notice or, on occasion, as part of a planned programme of works.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
90500000, 45312200, 45312100, 79711000
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 2 Lot title: Minor repair and refurbishment works to vacant and other social housing properties including associated waste disposal
1)Short description:
The purpose of this lot is to provide minor repair and refurbishments to vacant and other social housing properties and the surrounding areas, including the disposal of associated waste. The works will include but are not limited to painting, decorating, minor repair, refurbishment and replacement of internal and external fixtures and fittings. The requests for these works will be made at short notice or, on occasion, as part of a planned programme of works.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45440000, 45442180, 45421160, 45340000, 45342000, 44220000, 45420000, 45421000, 45421150, 45431000, 45431100, 45431200, 45262521, 45317000, 45310000, 45311100, 45311200, 45421100, 45421130, 45421132, 45421140, 45432112, 50000000, 45453100, 45410000
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 3 Lot title: Major repair and refurbishment works to vacant and other social housing properties
1)Short description:
The purpose of this lot is to provide whole house refurbishment and installation works to vacant and other social housing properties and the surrounding areas, including the disposal of associated waste. The works will include but is not limited to major programmes of works to cover roofing, brickwork, painting, decorating and the repair, replacement and installation of internal fixtures and fittings. The requests for these works will be made as part of a planned programme of works.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
45261900, 45421160, 45420000, 45421150, 45421000, 45342000, 45441000, 45440000, 45442100, 45442110, 45442180, 45310000, 45317000, 45431000, 45431100, 45431200, 45262521, 45410000, 42160000, 45421151, 45211310, 50000000, 45432114, 90500000
5)Additional information about lots:
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1)Conditions relating to the contract
III.1.1)Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
III.2)Conditions for participation
III.2.1)Information about reserved contracts
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1)Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
VI.2)Additional information:
VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
8.3.2013