North West Contractor Framework

Concepts

• north west
• oldham
• construction work
• oldham council
• north west contractor framework
• framework users
• potential framework users
• north west of england
• users of the framework
• procure partnerships

Location

OLDHAM

Description

Oldham Council as the Contracting Authority in partnership with Procure Partnerships intends to let a North West Contractor Framework with a maximum duration of four years, which may be used to award contracts for Oldham Council's pipeline of works and will be accessible by North West public sector bodies / 'Contracting Authorities' as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Procure Partnerships have successfully been operating and delivering a North West Contractor Framework across the North West of England for the past three years supporting with the procurement and delivery of over 100 construction projects within this period. The Framework is designed to align with the ambitions of the Construction Playbook, and to help the public sector deliver on the Government's ambition to 'build back better' bringing together commercial best practice and reform to drive better, faster, greener delivery. A Framework go-live date of 1st April 2022 is planned. Please refer to the procurement documents for a breakdown of the procurement timetable. The Framework is therefore anticipated to expire in March 2026 but in line with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Framework users may award contracts under the Framework which may exceed the length of the Framework itself. Potential Framework users may include North West; Schools, Academies, Colleges, Universities, Blue Light/Emergency Services, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care Bodies, Housing Associations, Libraries and Museums, Registered Charities, Government Departments, Leisure Providers, Clinical Commissioning Groups; as more particularly set out in Additional Information (Section 5) below. Users of the Framework will be able to procure works with associated services (e.g., new build, refurbishment, fit out, infrastructure, single site/project works or multi site projects/ programmes of works) thereunder on the basis of established fixed Contractor overhead and profit rates, and hourly rates. Projects may be of Design and Build or Build Only in nature, under a Two Stage or Single Stage procurement route, embracing both NEC and JCT forms of contract, in compliance with the restrictions on and full freedoms for the range of works and building types provided by the CPV codes referenced. CPV codes 71000000 and 44000000 are to be taken as being covered by this procurement only in context of delivering 4500000 construction works. On the same basis, the tender/Framework includes infrastructure works Lots; construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

Activity for the re-procurement of the framework is likely to commence 12 months prior to the framework expiry.

CPV Codes

• 45000000 - Construction work
• 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
• 45100000 - Site preparation work
• 45210000 - Building construction work
• 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
• 45260000 - Roof works and other special trade construction works
• 45300000 - Building installation work
• 45400000 - Building completion work
• 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
• 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
• 45112730 - Landscaping work for roads and motorways
• 45213312 - Car park building construction work
• 45221000 - Construction work for bridges and tunnels, shafts and subways
• 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
• 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
• 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
• 45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

Indicators

• Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
• Bids should cover a maximum number of lots.
• Bids may cover one or more lots.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

Procurement documents must be accessed through the Council's e-tendering portal: The Chest/Proactis (www.the-chest.org.uk). Project reference: DN535239. All communications must also be directed via this portal. The Chest - Tenderer Support Go to https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html Here you will see the hyperlink to log your issue / 'submit a ticket' for ProContract V3. Alternatively you can log your call by emailing ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com and a representative will contact you as soon as possible. For Critical and Time- Sensitive issues you can call The Chest: 0330 005 0352. The Framework aims to appoint eight contractors per Lot and offer two reserve places per Lot. Please refer to the procurement documents for full details and in particular for the meaning of 'reserve' places. As well as helping to facilitate collaboration and innovation to deliver projects that will meet the changing needs of our built environment and support ambitions to build back better, the Framework will be structured to enable the delivery of meaningful Social Value, benefitting our communities, our environment and helping to protect the future of the industry. As a reflection of the government's policy drive to use public procurement as a vehicle through which to foster social and economic development, many public sector bodies (Oldham Council and other potential Framework users) are required or choose to evaluate Social Value in their procurements covered by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, (wherever it is reasonable and proportionate to do so) to address key themes of Covid 19 recovery, tackling economic inequality, equal opportunity, fighting climate change, and wellbeing, by attaching certain desirable goals within those themes that a public contract might be evaluated upon. As a Co-operative Council, Oldham is committed to acting in a socially responsible way and to influencing others with whom we work with to do the same. It is increasingly important for public sector bodies to secure the maximum possible value from every pound of public money spent. This means taking into account the cost of each contract, but it also encompasses a broader evaluation of the value of each contract - including the wider social, economic and environmental outcomes each contract can deliver. To this end Social Value is a Framework award criterion worth 10% of the total marks available under this procurement process. Bidders are not required to access any specific social value third-party platform or system in order to submit a response to this opportunity. However, once the Framework is awarded, Social Value may also be used by Framework users as a Call-Off criterion as they consider relevant to their own particular requirements and organisational objectives. At Call-Off stage Framework users may require Contractors to engage with a specific Social Value third-party platform or system (such as the Social Value Portal) in order to submit a response to their mini-competition or direct award. Please refer to the procurement documents for full details. The Framework is lotted. Only public sector bodies/ Contracting Authorities within the North West of England (NUTS code UKD) will be able to use the Framework, and this interpretation must be applied to all source references made in the procurement documents: https://www.ons.gov.uk/methodology/geography/ukgeographies/eurostat#north-west-e... The below links for nationwide classes of public sector bodies/Contracting Authorities provide organisation listings/detail. https://procurepartnerships.co.uk/eligibleusers/ Academies and Schools - https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-by-type?step=phase... Ambulance Authorities - https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/map-of-nhs-ambulance-services/ Charities and Third Sector - http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/find-charities/ Colleges - https://www.studying-in-uk.org/list-of-colleges-in-uk/ & https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/listed-bodies Fire and Rescue Authorities - http://www.cfoa.org.uk/frs?alpha=AC Government Departments - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations & http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/information-management/re-using-public-sector... Health and Social Care Providers - https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/pc-co-comms/ccgs-arrangements/ Housing Associations (Residential Social Landlords) - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-socia... Local Authorities - https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/guidance-and-resources/communications-suppo... Military of Defence - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence Museum and Arts - https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Museums/ NHS Bodies - https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx Police Authorities - https://www.police.uk/forces/ Universities - https://www.studying-in-uk.org/list-of-universities-in-the-united-kingdom/ Additionally any organisation or corporation within the North West not having an industrial or commercial character, will be able to use the Framework if they are financed wholly or mainly by another Contracting Authority referenced herein, or subject to management supervision by another Contracting Authority referenced herein, or where more than half of the board of directors or members of which, or, in the case of a group of individuals, more than half of those individuals, are appointed by another Contracting Authority, or an association of or formed by one or more of the Contracting Authorities referenced herein. Any indicative Framework value provided is a forecast estimate informed by historical data and anticipated future demand. The total value of projects which may be procured under the proposed Framework cannot be guaranteed and should not be relied upon by interested parties in making their commercial decisions associated with this procurement opportunity. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to discontinue the procurement process it commences and not to award any contract(s). It also reserves the right at its absolute discretion to amend the information stated in this notice at any time. To cover the legal and administrative costs of procuring and setting up the Framework each successful Tenderer/Contractor offered a place on a Framework Lot will be charged a one-time subscription fee should they wish to accept their place. The fee will be payable on acceptance of their Framework award letter. For full details please refer to the procurement documents. Procure Partnerships Frameworks Limited is partnered with Oldham Council (the Contracting Authority) to procure, let and manage the proposed North West Contractor Framework. For the purpose of this procurement process all communication must be directed through the e-tendering system (The Chest). Please not contact individuals whether from Oldham Council or Procure Partnerships directly.