Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2016-10-19
Buyer: Infrastructure and Projects Authority (the Authority)
Country: UK
Region: UNITED KINGDOM
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Open procedure
CPV classification: 71311200 | 71314300: Energy-efficiency consultancy services | 71530000: Construction consultancy services | 71541000: Construction project management services | 71600000
Estimated value: 455000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2016-11-16
Award criteria: Quality, Price

Technical requirements: Quality
Price
The Authority is seeking to set up a Framework Agreement to offer this service to departments (including arm's length bodies), local government and internationally through the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
The Infrastructure and Projects Authority, formed on 1 January 2016, brings together Infrastructure UK (IUK) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA). The Framework Agreement is to be a true collaboration of the best professionals to bring a quality service to improve the delivery of projects and programmes both in the UK and internationally. The Authority is looking for partners through the Framework to contribute to expanding the scope and application of the tool with the emphasis being on improved outcomes. The Authority's role will be to oversee the use and support directly where there are projects and HM Government priorities. The structure and award mechanism of the Framework Agreement and commercial model underpinning it should incentives Suppliers on the Framework Agreement to grow and develop the tool in order to maximise opportunities for implementation.
The Authority brings together expertise in infrastructure and the financing, delivery and assurance of major projects as a single unit, reporting to the Chancellor and the Minister for the Cabinet Office it supports infrastructure and project development and delivery across the whole of Government. A detailed description of the Services that the Potential Provider will be required to supply under this Framework Agreement are set out in full in Part A (Services) of Framework Schedule 2 of the Framework Agreement.
To provide the three (3) Work Types A, B and C (Work type A — Implementation of the Project Initiation Routemap
This Work Type will involve implementing the Project Initiation Routemap (Routemap) on UK projects. Each Routemap in this Work Type will be similar and as a result the administration of a Call-Off from the Framework Agreement will be minimal.
Example: When a project (Project X) requests to undergo a Routemap the Contracting Authority will inform the Supplier on the Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement Supplier that would like to implement the Routemap for Project X will propose a fixed rate for the work based on their scheduled rates. The Contracting Authority will then consider the suitability of the Suppliers' proposed teams, before choosing a Supplier to implement the Routemap for Project X.
To help the successful Supplier the pipeline of priority Routemap assessments may be available but is subject to change and no guarantees regarding visibility. This will typically look 6 to 12 months ahead and will allow Framework Agreement Supplier to consider in advance which Routemaps they would be most interested in competing for.
Additionally the Framework Agreement Supplier will be able to identify projects, not on the priority pipeline, that could undergo a Routemap exercise. If a Supplier brings an additional project to the Framework Agreement, the contract for implementing the Routemap on that project will be directly awarded to that Supplier; subject to them having the relevant skills and capacity to take it on, determined by the Contracting Authority. It will also be a requirement for the Supplier to approach the Contracting Authority with any Routemap they are pursuing in order for the Contracting Authority to consider whether they would like to be involved.
The development contracts will be more bespoke and will be targeted at individual Lots dependant on the skill sets required. The Framework Agreement Suppliers will have the opportunity to influence the content of the development programme through representation on the Routemap Steering Group which oversees it. The same process in terms of visibility and bids will be followed for the implementation contracts.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/improving-infrastructure-delivery-project-initiation-routemap
Work type C — International Development & Implementation of the Project Initiation Routemap Tool National Infrastructure Planning methodology and Business Case Development 5 Case Model and Public Private Partnerships (PPP) Models.
International development and application of the Project Initiation Routemap, National Infrastructure Planning methodology, and Business Case Development 5 Case Model and PPP Models. This may involve elements of development, consultation and project management to adapt each of these tools/methodologies for overseas use, tailoring them to the environment of a country or region. Areas of this work could involve rolling out the tool/methodology in an overseas country and helping develop a plan including training staff, designing the process for embedding them into the local processes. It may also involve supporting departments in country in carrying out implementations on their own projects)
To provide the three (3) Work Types A, B and C (Work type A — Implementation of the Project Initiation Routemap

Eligibility requirements: Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of Chapter 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, (implementing Title II, Chapter III, Section 3 Sub-section I of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliment and of the Council), on the basis of information provided in response to an Invitation to Tender (‘ITT’). This Procurement will be managed electronically via the Agents eSourcing Suite. To participate in this Procurement, participants must first be registered on the eSourcing Suite. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, please go online to: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk you can then access the link ‘Register for CCS eSourcing’. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-asupplier-through-thecrowncommercial-service-what-you-need-to-know Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing: expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: — the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; — the name of the registered Potential Provider; and — the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. The Agent will process the email and then enable the Potential Provider to access the Procurement online via the eSourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the eSourcing Suite you will have access to eSourcing Suite email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite please contact the Agents Support Desk via email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk A copy of the ITT documentation for this Procurement will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge via the Agents webiste once it is available: http://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/procurement-pipeline Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT can be accessed at: The Agent may take into account any of the following information: a) A copy of your audited accounts for the most recent two years, if they are not available you are to provide one or more of the following in respect of your organisation or proposed Framework Guarantor (as the case may be): if available; or (alternatively): b) A statement of the turnover, profit and loss account, current liabilities and assets, and cash flow for the most recent year of trading for this organisation; or c) A statement of the cash flow forecast for the current year and a bank letter outlining the current cash and credit position; or d) Alternative means of demonstrating financial status if any of the above are not available (e.g. forecast of turnover for the current year and a statement of funding provided by the owners and/or the bank, charity accruals accounts or an alternative means of demonstrating financial status). As stated in the ITT. Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Regulations implementing the Directive, on the basis of information provided in response to an ITT. The Agent may take into account the following information: (a) Two (2) suitable contract examples, from the ublic or private sector, where similar requirements to those sought under this Procurement have been performed. Contracts should have been performed during the past three (3) years. Customer contacts must be warned they may be contacted by the Agent to verify the accuracy of the information provided at any time; (b) A list of the principle deliveries or main services provided over the past three (3) years, with the sums, dates and recipients, whether public or private involved: (c) A description of the technical facilities and measures used by the Potential Provider for ensuring quality and data security (d) An indication of the proportion of the contract which Potential Provider intends possibly subcontract. As stated in the ITT.
Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT can be accessed at: The Agent may take into account any of the following information: a) A copy of your audited accounts for the most recent two years, if they are not available you are to provide one or more of the following in respect of your organisation or proposed Framework Guarantor (as the case may be): if available; or (alternatively): b) A statement of the turnover, profit and loss account, current liabilities and assets, and cash flow for the most recent year of trading for this organisation; or c) A statement of the cash flow forecast for the current year and a bank letter outlining the current cash and credit position; or d) Alternative means of demonstrating financial status if any of the above are not available (e.g. forecast of turnover for the current year and a statement of funding provided by the owners and/or the bank, charity accruals accounts or an alternative means of demonstrating financial status). As stated in the ITT.
Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with the Invitation to Tender (ITT). The ITT can be accessed at: The Agent may take into account any of the following information: a) A copy of your audited accounts for the most recent two years, if they are not available you are to provide one or more of the following in respect of your organisation or proposed Framework Guarantor (as the case may be): if available; or (alternatively): b) A statement of the turnover, profit and loss account, current liabilities and assets, and cash flow for the most recent year of trading for this organisation; or c) A statement of the cash flow forecast for the current year and a bank letter outlining the current cash and credit position; or d) Alternative means of demonstrating financial status if any of the above are not available (e.g. forecast of turnover for the current year and a statement of funding provided by the owners and/or the bank, charity accruals accounts or an alternative means of demonstrating financial status).
As stated in the ITT.
Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Regulations implementing the Directive, on the basis of information provided in response to an ITT. The Agent may take into account the following information: (a) Two (2) suitable contract examples, from the ublic or private sector, where similar requirements to those sought under this Procurement have been performed. Contracts should have been performed during the past three (3) years. Customer contacts must be warned they may be contacted by the Agent to verify the accuracy of the information provided at any time; (b) A list of the principle deliveries or main services provided over the past three (3) years, with the sums, dates and recipients, whether public or private involved: (c) A description of the technical facilities and measures used by the Potential Provider for ensuring quality and data security (d) An indication of the proportion of the contract which Potential Provider intends possibly subcontract. As stated in the ITT.
Potential Providers will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Regulations implementing the Directive, on the basis of information provided in response to an ITT. The Agent may take into account the following information: (a) Two (2) suitable contract examples, from the ublic or private sector, where similar requirements to those sought under this Procurement have been performed. Contracts should have been performed during the past three (3) years. Customer contacts must be warned they may be contacted by the Agent to verify the accuracy of the information provided at any time; (b) A list of the principle deliveries or main services provided over the past three (3) years, with the sums, dates and recipients, whether public or private involved: (c) A description of the technical facilities and measures used by the Potential Provider for ensuring quality and data security (d) An indication of the proportion of the contract which Potential Provider intends possibly subcontract.