Specialist Technical and Commercial Advisory for Rail and Other Transport Systems Framework (STARThree)

A Tender Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
£600M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
26 Apr 2022
Delivery
To 06 Jun 2024 (est.)
Deadline
07 Jun 2022 12:00

Concepts

Location

City of Westminster

Geochart for 3 buyers and 0 suppliers

3 buyers

Description

To support the Department’s commitment to increase the level of investment in transport, it requires access to specialist technical and commercial advisory support. Currently the demand for this support is successfully met through the Specialist Technical Advisory for Rail (STARTwo Framework which is managed by the Department’s Group Commercial Directorate (GCD). The STARTwo framework enables access to high quality, professionally qualified and experienced specialist third party advisory support for a range of service requirements. Subject to approvals, on behalf of the Department, Group Commercial Directorate (GCD) intend to procure a replacement four year (2+1+1 year arrangement) framework to enable similar access to high quality, professionally qualified and experienced specialist third party advisory support for a range of service requirements once the STARTwo Framework term expires in May 2023. The framework will also be accessible by other public sector entities (Clients) who have been named in the Contract Notice and with the consent of DfT. It is proposed that the STARThree Framework will have two lots, as further detailed in this notice. This is a change from the previous STARTwo Framework structure.

Lot Division

1 Lot 1 Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice

Lot 1 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 1 of the STARTwo Framework. This Lot is proposed to be split into three grades of Consultants (PRIME, MEDIUM and EXPERT) dependent on initial selection criteria relating to capability, capacity and availability. It is proposed that Lot 1 of STARThree will provide specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services across five specialist categories; Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice; Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice; Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport; Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice; and Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice General Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Research Strategic corporate planning and appraisal Business case support Benefits realisation support Control and Investment period advice and analysis Strategic planning and research Transport market reviews High level Rail and other Transport Mode Investment Strategy support Macro and micro-economic advice Remapping and Devolution studies Fare reviews and policy Ticketless travel and ticket retailing Revenue Protection Revenue Forecasting Modelling – revenue, fares and demand Package-specific bid evaluation support Social value Decarbonisation

2 Lot 1 Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice

Lot 1 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 1 of the STARTwo Framework. This Lot is proposed to be split into three grades of Consultants (PRIME, MEDIUM and EXPERT) dependent on initial selection criteria relating to capability, capacity and availability. It is proposed that Lot 1 of STARThree will provide specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services across five specialist categories; Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice; Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice; Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport; Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice; and Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Transport Operations and Performance Advice Rail and Other Transport Mode Operations and Performance Research Operational proposal package Operational management Timetabling, diagramming, rostering Staffing policy/strategy Industrial relations/Trade Unions/TUPE/pensions Network Rail operational interfaces Environment, sustainability and carbon reduction Management and business structure Operational mobilisation Operational safety Modal and inter-modal integration, interfaces and connectivity Passenger communication Passenger connectivity Passenger flow monitoring Accessibility Package-specific bid evaluation support Social value Decarbonisation

3 Lot 1 Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport

Lot 1 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 1 of the STARTwo Framework. This Lot is proposed to be split into three grades of Consultants (PRIME, MEDIUM and EXPERT) dependent on initial selection criteria relating to capability, capacity and availability. It is proposed that Lot 1 of STARThree will provide specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services across five specialist categories; Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice; Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice; Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport; Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice; and Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Commercial Advice for Transport Commercial Advice for Transport research Commercial risk analysis, adjustment and profiling Model structuring and development Revenue and incentivisation commercial advice Comparator modelling and associated business case support Commercial strategy development, delivery and assurance Contract Administration and Contract Management Estimating, cost planning, cost data analysis and benchmarking Package-specific bid evaluation support Business and commercial Model design Model analysis and testing of commercial models Commercial due diligence Supply Chain Mapping Project management commercial advice Social value Decarbonisation

4 Lot 1 Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice

Lot 1 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 1 of the STARTwo Framework. This Lot is proposed to be split into three grades of Consultants (PRIME, MEDIUM and EXPERT) dependent on initial selection criteria relating to capability, capacity and availability. It is proposed that Lot 1 of STARThree will provide specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services across five specialist categories; Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice; Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice; Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport; Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice; and Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: Transport Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Critical Equipment and Assets Advice Transport Infrastructure, Rolling Stock, Critical Equipment and Assets Research Railway and Other Transport Mode asset management Transport hub design, layout, logistics, passenger & pedestrian movement and facilities Stations - including access, property, parking, mobility and security Depots and stabling - strategy and advice Signaling and systems - strategy and advice Rolling stock - strategy and advice Rolling stock - management, acceptance, planning, leasing In operation facilities and services Technical due diligence Rail and other transport mode engineering, feasibility & operating advice Power / electrification - strategy and advice Telecommunications - strategy and advice Package-specific bid evaluation support Social Value Decarbonisation

5 Lot 1 Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice

Lot 1 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 1 of the STARTwo Framework. This Lot is proposed to be split into three grades of Consultants (PRIME, MEDIUM and EXPERT) dependent on initial selection criteria relating to capability, capacity and availability. It is proposed that Lot 1 of STARThree will provide specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services across five specialist categories; Category A – Transport Strategy, Planning and Economic Forecasting Advice; Category B – Transport Operations and Performance Advice; Category C – Commercial Advice for Transport; Category D – Transport Infrastructure and Asset Advice; and Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Category E – Transport Project and Programme Management Advice Typical requirements identified by Rail and Other Transport Mode clients include but are not limited to: General Project and Programme Management Advice Project and Programme Management Research Programme partner Programme management Project management Project delivery Project controls Assurance Project representative Enterprise, programme and project integration management Package-specific bid evaluation support Social Value Decarbonisation

6 Lot 2 Category F – Strategic Commercial Advice for Transport
  • Value: £25M

Lot 2 is proposed to have a similar structure to the current Lot 3 of the STARTwo Framework. This Lot is proposed to include up to six transport market specific ‘Agency’ Suppliers who would be measured on their ability to expediently access suitably experienced, high calibre, specialist technical and commercial advisory (consultancy) services for the following Category; Category F – Strategic Commercial Advice for Transport Typical requirements include but are not limited to: Specialist recruitment planning Development of specialist recruitment campaigns and strategies Sourcing interim staff Sourcing of high calibre panel and review team resources The estimated maximum portfolio value for Lot 2 (Category F) is £25,000,000.00.

Award Criteria

Quality 65.0
Price 25.0
Social Value 10.0
PRICE 25.0

CPV Codes

  • 71311230 - Railway engineering services
  • 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
  • 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
  • 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
  • 71313410 - Risk or hazard assessment for construction
  • 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction
  • 71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction
  • 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
  • 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction
  • 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
  • 73210000 - Research consultancy services
  • 73220000 - Development consultancy services
  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
  • 79311100 - Survey design services
  • 79311300 - Survey analysis services
  • 79311410 - Economic impact assessment
  • 79312000 - Market-testing services
  • 79313000 - Performance review services
  • 79314000 - Feasibility study
  • 79315000 - Social research services
  • 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
  • 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services
  • 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
  • 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
  • 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
  • 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
  • 79421100 - Project-supervision services other than for construction work
  • 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Performance considerations apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price.

Other Information

This STARThree Framework Agreement is for use by certain public sector bodies in the United Kingdom that exist on or before 01/04/2022 (see note in relation to GBR below) and which fall into one or more of the following categories subject to approval from DfT: 1. Any of the following: The following UK public sector bodies are authorised and enabled to use the Framework (with consent from DfT): All Ministerial and Non Ministerial UK Government Departments, including their Executive Agencies, Arms Length Bodies and/or other subsidiary bodies; Other parts of Central Government holding Crown Status employing Civil Servants; All non-Crown Status Government Companies wholly or partly owned by Central Government Departments, Arms Length Bodies and/or their subsidiaries; The Non-Departmental Public Bodies, other Public Bodies, Public Corporations sponsored by Central Government Departments which are not covered by the above categories; The devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland together with their respective agencies and their other subsidiary bodies. All new bodies created which fall within the criteria set out above Transport for Wales (TfW) Transport for Scotland (TfS) DfT OLR Holdings Ltd (DoHL) High Speed Rail2 (HS2) Network Rail (NR) Northern Train Line (NTL) London North Eastern Railway (LNER) East West Railways (EWR) South Eastern Trains Limited (SETL) Maritime and Coastguard Agency Services; National Highways Vehicle Certification Agency Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Driver Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Northern Lighthouse Board Trinity House 2.Those listed and maintained by the Government on their website at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations or any replacement or updated web-link. 3. Great British Railways (GBR) - it is intended that GBR will be able to access this Framework once it is established, which is expected to be named GBR Limited or Great British Railways Limited. See: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/williams-rail-review for more information. 4. Great British Railways Transition Team Limited The above shall also include any successor organisations created as a result of statutory reorganisation or otherwise. For the avoidance of doubt the Framework will not cover local government entities, local authority transport entities, transport entities under the Greater London Act 1999 or any sub-national transport bodies under the Local Transport Act 2008 (or entities of the same or similar nature as a consequence of statutory reorganisation or otherwise).

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