A framework agreement is being established for the provision of professional services and development across Scotland, inviting experienced suppliers to apply for two lots focused on built environment and infrastructure consultancy.
Scape Procure Scotland Limited (trading as SCAPE Scotland) is establishing a framework agreement for the provision of Professional Services and Development throughout Scotland. Experienced suppliers are invited to apply for one of 2 professional services and development lots for the provision of services within the built environment, infrastructure and development, as defined by the NUTS and CPV codes contained in this notice. SCAPE Scotland is establishing a framework agreement for the initial period of four (4) years with an option to extend by two (2) years which will run consecutively. The maximum duration is six (6) years which is a subject to the discretion of SCAPE Scotland. Applications are welcome from companies, consortium or joint ventures. Such parties must form a single legal entity prior to contract award in order to enter into contract. A maximum of 5 bidders will be invited to ITT stage. One supplier shall be appointed to each lot. This framework agreement is available for use by the public sector bodies (and their statutory successors) cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and additionally listed in the published Corrigendum to this notice and online at: https://scape-scotland.co.uk/site-information/framework-usage-eligibility. Due to character limitations, this Contract Notice will be followed by a Corrigendum to ensure the mention of all public sector bodies eligible to use the Framework. Lot 2 - Professional Services and Development This Lot is envisaged to include the following services: - Built Environment consultancy services - Infrastructure consultancy services - Strategic Advisory - Development Management The specific services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage. The nature and type of services may include those identified by CPV codes on or in connection with any land or property, infrastructure and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property, infrastructure or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 71500000, construction-related services is deemed to include 71530000, construction consultancy services and 71541000 construction project management services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the majority of the required services directly. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. Individual commissions called-off under the framework may be as little as 500 GBP or up to 100 000 000 GBP. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is anticipated to be 15m GBP per annum. Additional information: SCAPE are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ (https://www.deltaesourcing.com/) and register there (it is free to do so). If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: NNFF9723GT Lot 1 - Professional Services and Development This Lot is envisaged to include the following services: - Built Environment consultancy services - Infrastructure consultancy services - Strategic Advisory - Development Management The specific services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage. The nature and type of services may include those identified by CPV codes on or in connection with any land or property, infrastructure and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property, infrastructure or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively. The common procurement vocabulary codes stated are deemed to include, for the avoidance of doubt and unless otherwise stated, the category and sub-category codes below the CPV codes stated, i.e. 71500000, construction-related services is deemed to include 71530000, construction consultancy services and 71541000 construction project management services. At this stage, SCAPE Scotland anticipate awarding one Lot to a single bidding entity, which will be responsible for delivering the majority of the required services directly. The bidding entity will be expected to work collaboratively with public sector clients, in-house and external consultants, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators. Services shall be delivered by the consultant and their supply chain. All services will be performed in accordance with the framework agreement and a delivery agreement executed in accordance with this agreement. Individual commissions called-off under the framework may be as little as 500 GBP or up to 100 000 000 GBP. The annual turnover requirement for this Lot is anticipated to be 15m GBP per annum. Additional information: SCAPE are using the Delta portal to facilitate this procurement. Interested parties must visit https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ (https://www.deltaesourcing.com/) and register there (it is free to do so). If you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Log in, go to Response manager, and add the following access code: NNFF9723GT