Provision of consultancy services to social housing providers.
Prior information notice
Services
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1)Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Procure Plus Limited
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.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)
II.1)Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:
Provision of consultancy services to social housing providers.
II.2)Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance
Service category No 12: Architectural services; engineering services and integrated engineering services; urban planning and landscape engineering services; related scientific and technical consulting services; technical testing and analysis services
Predominantly in the North of England.
Predominantly in the North of England.
NUTS code UK,UKD,UKC
II.3)Information on framework agreement
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: yes
II.4)Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:
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 Partners (CHP), Procure Plus Associates (PPAL), and Efficiency North (EN). 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.
PP is acting as contracting authority on behalf of participating clients and members and wishes to alert the market of its intention to procure a framework agreement with multiple organisations for construction and housing related consultancy services. The services provided under this proposed framework can be utilised by members and customers to define, compliment and add value to any existing and new projects undertaken through PP's existing and future framework agreements.
The following services that are likely to be included within the framework -
Energy assessments;
Fire risk assessments;
Employers agent services;
Asbestos surveying;
Quantity surveying;
Architectural services;
CDMC services;
Project and contract management services;
Structural engineering services;
Mechanical and electrical consultancy services;
Stock condition/Building surveyor services;
Clerk of works services;
Electrical clerk of works services;
Geo-environmental services;
Sustainable and environmental development consultancy services;
Consultancy services relating to the construction of new building(s) .
The purpose of this prior information notice is to allow PP to alert the market to its intentions in advance of undertaking the procurement. PP therefore reserves the right to amend, add or delete the lots described before calling for competition. PPs intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
PP will be holding a Meet the Buyer event at Lancashire Cricket Club, Manchester on Thursday 9th May 2013. Interested suppliers can meet the buyers, learn more about the organisation, the opportunity and how they can participate in the forthcoming procurement. Suppliers who would like to attend should submit their details by following the enclosed link http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/b1b6b852ef. Places are limited to one representative per organisation and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to those organisations who correctly submit their details by clicking the ‘submit' button at the end of the registration form. The deadline for the registration is 08th May 2013.
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 (a list of which can be found by visiting www.homesandcommunities.co.uk), local authorities, local government ALMOs and unitary authorities.
The contracting authorities listed and referred to above shall be under no obligation to use the framework agreement.
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/gm-procure-associates
Other contracting authorities within the North of England and any other areas of the United Kingdom may in the future join the consortia referred to above.
PP is acting as contracting authority on behalf of participating clients and members and wishes to alert the market of its intention to procure a framework agreement with multiple organisations for construction and housing related consultancy services. The services provided under this proposed framework can be utilised by members and customers to define, compliment and add value to any existing and new projects undertaken through PP's existing and future framework agreements.
The following services that are likely to be included within the framework -
Energy assessments;
Fire risk assessments;
Employers agent services;
Asbestos surveying;
Quantity surveying;
Architectural services;
CDMC services;
Project and contract management services;
Structural engineering services;
Mechanical and electrical consultancy services;
Stock condition/Building surveyor services;
Clerk of works services;
Electrical clerk of works services;
Geo-environmental services;
Sustainable and environmental development consultancy services;
Consultancy services relating to the construction of new building(s) .
The purpose of this prior information notice is to allow PP to alert the market to its intentions in advance of undertaking the procurement. PP therefore reserves the right to amend, add or delete the lots described before calling for competition. PPs intention in this regard will be confirmed in any subsequent contract notice and pre-qualification questionnaire.
PP will be holding a Meet the Buyer event at Lancashire Cricket Club, Manchester on Thursday 9th May 2013. Interested suppliers can meet the buyers, learn more about the organisation, the opportunity and how they can participate in the forthcoming procurement. Suppliers who would like to attend should submit their details by following the enclosed link http://tendermanagement.procure-plus.com/register/index/b1b6b852ef. Places are limited to one representative per organisation and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to those organisations who correctly submit their details by clicking the ‘submit' button at the end of the registration form. The deadline for the registration is 08th May 2013.
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 (a list of which can be found by visiting www.homesandcommunities.co.uk), local authorities, local government ALMOs and unitary authorities.
The contracting authorities listed and referred to above shall be under no obligation to use the framework agreement.
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/gm-procure-associates
Other contracting authorities 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)
71315200, 71315210, 71312000, 71313000, 71314300, 71351200, 72224000, 90713000, 71313400, 71313410, 71313440, 90732900
II.6)Scheduled date for start of award procedures
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: Energy assessment services1)Short description:
Provision of energy assessment consultancy services for social housing housing providers in respect of new and existing properties.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71314300
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 2 Lot title: Fire risk assessment services
1)Short description:
The provision of fire risk assessment consultancy services for social housing providers in respect of new and existing properties.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
75251110, 71313410, 90711100
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 3 Lot title: Employers agent services
1)Short description:
The provision of employers agent consultancy services to social housing providers. It is envisaged this lot will encompass all aspects from pre-construction, the construction process to the completion of the project.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71541000, 71315200
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 4 Lot title: Asbestos surveying services
1)Short description:
The provision of asbestos surveying services for social housing providers in line with all relevant statutory guidance.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
90713000, 71317210
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 5 Lot title: Quantity surveying services
1)Short description:
The provision of quantity surveying services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71324000, 71322100
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 6 Lot title: Architectural services
1)Short description:
The provision of architectural services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71251000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 7 Lot title: Construction design management coordinator services
1)Short description:
The provision of construction design management coordinator (CDMC) services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71540000, 71500000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 8 Lot title: Project and contract management services
1)Short description:
The provision of project and contract management services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
72224000, 71540000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 9 Lot title: Structural engineering services
1)Short description:
The provision of structural engineering consultancy services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71312000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 10 Lot title: Mechanical and electrical consultancy services
1)Short description:
The provision of mechanical and electrical engineering consultancy services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71334000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 11 Lot title: Stock condition and building surveyor services
1)Short description:
The provision of stock condition surveys and building surveyor services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71315300, 71355000, 71251000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 12 Lot title: Clerk of works
1)Short description:
The provision of a clerk of works service for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71520000, 71530000, 71315200
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 13 Lot title: Electrical clerk of works
1)Short description:
The provision of an electrical clerk of works service for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71520000, 71314100, 71315200, 71530000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 14 Lot title: Geo-environmental services
1)Short description:
The provision of a range of geo-environmental consultancy services for social housing providers.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71351200, 71351500, 71510000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 15 Lot title: Sustainable and environmental developments
1)Short description:
The provision of consultancy services to social housing providers relating to sustainable and environmental developments in the construction industry.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
90713000, 71530000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
5)Additional information about lots:
Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 16 Lot title: Consultancy services relating to the construction of a new building(s)
1)Short description:
The provision of multiple construction related discipline consultancy services. It is envisaged this lot will encompass a range of services associated with the construction of a new building(s), including but not limited to, employers agent services, quantity surveying, architect surveying, CDMC services, project and contract management, structural engineering services, mechanical and electrical consultancy services, clerk of works services and electrical clerk of works services.
2)Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
71315200, 71315210, 71312000, 71313000, 71314300, 71351200, 72224000, 90713000
3)Quantity or scope:
To be confirmed.
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: yes
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): Various programmes or projects completed using funding received via the European Regional Development Fund.
Reference to project(s) and/or programme(s): Various programmes or projects completed using funding received via the European Regional Development Fund.
VI.2)Additional information:
VI.3)Information on general regulatory framework
VI.4)Date of dispatch of this notice:
19.4.2013