Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-03-15
Buyer: Manchester City Council
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Restricted procedure
CPV classification: 71311210 | 71530000: Construction consultancy services | 79400000
Estimated value: 5000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-04-18
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: TC860 Provision of Strategic Partner (Programme, Project and Commercial) and Strategic Partner (Highways Engineering Design).
Support with the preparation of a Strategy and Business Plan for CP&P for the development of the service in a manner that meets the growth and priorities of MCC.
Provide advice on appropriate target setting and improvement goals to inform the business plan using industry knowledge /experience/ benchmarks. Take joint ownership of the CP&P Business Plan, including a plan for implementation and adequate monitoring of performance.
Jointly promote the technical and professional services offered by CP&P to Greater Manchester Public Sector Bodies to grow CP&P by 5 % per annum for the duration of the contract.
Assist CP&P in forming strong, collaborative relationships with all other business areas/functions in MCC; assist in enhancing the reputation of CP&P across MCC.
Work with the MCC management team to deliver greater productivity which produces annual savings to the budget year on year for the duration of the contract — target 5 % year on year.
Work with MCC on the application of Programme Management across the CP&P portfolio of projects — known in CP&P as the Development Management Framework.
Lead the deployment of effective programme level reporting and controls to drive; greater visibility and control over project performance; identify and manage opportunities and risks across the portfolio.
Provide resource augmentation as required in PM, QS and related consultancy disciplines at agreed hourly rates.
In conjunction with CP&P management develop and deliver an effective strategy/approach for talent management and people development.
Provide MCC and Strategic Partner seconded support staff with a training programme; to include developing and delivering suitable training.
Assist in the recruitment of MCC staff, including graduate and apprentice recruitment to provide a sustainable workforce with planned succession.
Assist MCC in delivering/maintaining high quality professional delivery services across CP&P; work with CP&P to achieve high levels of client satisfaction.
Provide strategic advice to Capital Programmes and Property (CP&P) Highways Team management in structuring the design team.
Support with the preparation of a Strategy and Business Plan for the development of the Highways Team design service in a manner that meets the growth and priorities of MCC.

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