Consultancy Services

A Tender Notice
by LHC FOR THE SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE (SPA)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
4 year
Value
£-£10M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
11 Aug 2022
Delivery
To 22 Sep 2026 (est.)
Deadline
13 Oct 2022 11:00

Concepts

Location

Scotland:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

This opportunity has been listed by LHC on behalf of: Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) Welsh Procurement Alliance (WPA) South-West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) Consortium Procurement Construction (CPC) LHC This procurement exercise is to establish a replacement to our successful H1 WS1 Housing Consultancy Framework. Building on our existing H1 framework, with CS1 we are expanding the scope to include a wider range of consultancy services to offer our clients. The framework is broken down into 4 workstreams which are: Professional Consultancy, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Consultancy, Asset Management Consultancy, Environmental Consultancy. Bidders should note that the lots contained within Workstream 1 – Professional Services (Lots 1 to 15) are only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. This is because LHC already have a consultancy framework in place which covers a similar scope to that of Workstream 1 – Professional Services that is available within our North and Central England and London and South East England regional areas. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

Lot Division

1 Architectural Services (Buildings)

The scope of this lot includes: All RIBA work stages as defined in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 in relation to buildings. Architects may also be required to offer additional services such as project management. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) which is a mandatory requirement for this lot. Bidders can also have membership of suitable and recognised professional bodies such as Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and other similar bodies whilst not mandatory, is desirable. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

2 Architectural Services (Landscaping)

The scope of this lot includes: All RIBA work stages as defined in the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 in relation to landscaping. Architects may also be required to offer additional services such as project management. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of the Architects Registration Board (ARB) which is a mandatory requirement for this lot. Bidders can also have membership of suitable and recognised professional bodies such as Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and other similar bodies whilst not mandatory, is desirable. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

3 Construction Project Management & Administration

The scope of this lot includes: To involve all RIBA stages to deliver the clients desired objectives. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a construction body such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or International Construction Project Management Association (ICPMA) For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

4 Construction Contract Administration

The scope of this lot includes: To focus on administration of the contract between the employer (client) and the contractor. Duties may also involve issuing instructions, managing variations, and certification management. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Association of Project Managers (APM), Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or equal equivalent with validated experience and knowledge of construction contracts. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

5 Employers’ Agent (EA)

The scope of this lot includes: Co-ordinating the appointment of contractors, drawing up of contract documentation, administration of contracts on a day-to-day basis, co-ordinate assessments for clients and contractor support to ensure site quality checks are maintained to the call-off contract requirements, over viewing quality control and accepting handover of the completed building project on the client’s behalf. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as membership of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) APM or equivalent with experience. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

6 Planning Services

The scope of this lot includes: To offer advice and support on all matters relating to planning, development and associated environmental issues for both building and renovation projects and may include renovations, change of use, listed buildings, feasibility studies etc. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications/experience : A formal degree in construction planning, along with validated experience and knowledge in property development and management. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

7 Master Planning

The scope of this lot includes: To offer LHC client’s advice and support on all matters relating to planning, development and associated environmental issues for site development, utilities, and infrastructure appraisals, the scope of which may cover, marine, urban planning, transport, roads, community facilities. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: A formal degree in construction planning, along with validated experience and knowledge in property development and management. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

8 Principal Designer

The scope of this lot includes: To undertake the duties of the CDM Regulations 2015 as Principal Designer in line with Regulations 11 & 12 for notifiable and non-notifiable work, including as a Clients Advisor. Scope includes plan, manage, monitor and coordinate, the pre-construction phase, assist the Client in identifying, obtaining and collating pre-construction information, site visits and ensuring the principal contractor, and others fulfil their duties. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: An industry recognised qualification in line with the Construction Design and Management (CDM) regulations specifically relating to the Principal Designer duties. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

9 Civil & Structural Engineering

The scope of this lot includes: Requirements are needed for structural design, party walls, civil engineering, site inspections, highways. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Institute of Structural Engineers (IStructE) or equivalent, with at least one person in the practice to have chartered status. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

10 Clerk of Works

The scope of this lot includes: To make regular visits to client’s sites to ensure that construction work is carried out properly to the client’s standards, specification and schedule and that health and safety rules are being followed. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) or equivalent, along with evidenced experience is a requirement for this lot. A minimum level 3 diploma in site inspection, or equivalent is desirable, and a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) may be required to access some clients CSCS scheme sites. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

11 Building Surveyor

The scope of this lot includes: To provide a building surveying service to various public sector bodies to include, but not limited to, advice on design, construction, maintenance, repair, alteration, budgets, environmental and safety, legal issues and reporting any findings to the client. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

12 Quantity Surveyors / Cost Consultant

The scope of this lot includes: To provide Quantity Surveyor services during all construction stages. The scope may also include ensuring that the agreed additional variations are managed, value engineering, accurate management of applications for payment and assessment of capital costs, life cycle costs and maintenance coast as requested. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Quantity Surveyors International (QSI) or equivalent with domestic and commercial building experience as appropriate For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

13 Stock Appraisals (Valuations)

The scope of this lot includes: Appraisals to be provided on a variety of public sector client assets which may include buildings and land. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent such as Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). Additional appropriate qualifications such as through the SAVA school of surveying are desirable. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

14 Stock Condition Surveys

The scope of this lot includes: To provide LHC clients with an up-to-date condition survey for their property portfolio. Other scope requirements may include utilisation, condition, upgrading etc. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or equivalent such as Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA). Additional appropriate qualifications such as through the SAVA school of surveying are desirable. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details

15 Multi-Disciplinary

The scope of this lot includes: To provide a comprehensive service to encompass, architecture, surveying, engineering, cost management, project management and refurbishment works as a complete package covering all RIBA stages. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: A mixture of the qualifications required in this framework, dependant of the disciplines offered. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Bidders should note that this lot is only available for the geographical areas of Scotland, South-West England, and Wales. Please refer to the ITT document for further details Additional information: As a minimum requirement for this lot, Bidders must be able to provide the following roles to the client Architect (Buildings) Project Management Employers Agent Planning Services Civil and Structural Engineering Quantity Surveyor

16 Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing

The scope of this lot includes: To cover the full range of advice and design services that may be required by a client within a construction service, the cope of which is expected to cover areas such as design, surveys, works planning, supply and distribution and building control systems. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Electrical Contractors Association (ECA), Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) or equivalent with experience. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation

17 Building Services Engineer (HVAC)

The scope of this lot includes: To cover the full range of HVAC advice and design services that may be required by a client in a construction service, the scope of which may cover design, commissioning, surveys etc. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Membership of a suitable and recognised professional body such as the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or equivalent with experience. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation

18 EPC Assessments

The scope of this lot is primarily focused on the provision of providing energy performance certificates (EPC), display energy certificates (DEC) and advice for LHC Clients domestic and non-domestic buildings. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Bidders to be Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) certified for domestic and Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (NDEA) certified for non-domestic. Registration with government departments according to current legislation such as the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG). For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation

19 Retrofit Consultancy (2035 and 2038)

The scope of this lot includes: To oversee both domestic and non-domestic energy efficiency retrofit works. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Bidders to be certified and hold a current valid PAS related qualification such as a PAS Coordinator to cover both domestic and non-domestic installations and assume responsibility for the management of all roles. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation Additional information: As a minimum requirements for this lot, Bidders must be able to provide the role of PAS 2035 Retrofit Coordinator

20 Digital Coordinator

The scope of this lot includes: To support the activities of implementation of digital delivery into the construction process which should include BIM and Golden Thread compliance through to supporting the use of Digital Construction technologies that underpins the construction site team delivery, including management of any, clash detection processes. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Bidders to have validated BIM experience and a background in architecture, structural or mechanical, electrical systems etc. Qualifications from an industry recognised source such as via The Institution of Structural Engineers (ISTRUCTE), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), British Standards institute (BSI) etc For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation

21 Environmental

The scope of this lot includes: To give LHC clients advice on environmental matters through areas such as the effects of new developments on the environment, the control of pollution and noise, the effects of agriculture or recreation on plants and wildlife, the effect of climate change, waste management and recycling. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Bidders to be certified and registered with an appropriate professional registration scheme such as Institute of Ecology and Environmental (CIEEM), Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM), Institute of Environmental Management and assessment (IEMA), or equivalent organisations with previous experience. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation

22 Waste Management

The scope of this lot includes: Preparing, planning, and implementing safe waste disposal strategies and management systems for LHC clients, Compliance with and advising on, environmental laws and regulations, advise on the 360 circular economy, advising on how to minimise embed carbon within project delivery. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Appropriate validated waste management experience and a compliance qualification such as WAMITAB from CIWM (Chartered Institute of Waste Management), or equivalent. For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation

23 Health & Safety Advisor/Consultant

The scope of this lot includes: To ensure that LHC Client’s duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act are reasonably and practicably complied with. This will include during construction works, to provide assistance at tender and during all work stages, (including post completion, commissioning and handover), supervision of the appointed principal contractor to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety At Work Act and CDM Regulations 2015, advising the Client of H&S requirements, and inspection of sites and works to ensure compliance. Interested parties should be aware that in order to bid for this lot you will be required to evidence you have individuals within your organisation with the following qualifications: Bidders to hold a suitable qualification such as the National Examinations Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), or Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). It is desirable that bidders may also hold Membership (CMIOSH) or fellowship (CFIOSH). For full details please refer to CS1 Technical Specification and ITT documentation.

Award Criteria

General and Technical Questions 70
price 30

CPV Codes

  • 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
  • 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
  • 71200000 - Architectural and related services
  • 71210000 - Advisory architectural services
  • 71220000 - Architectural design services
  • 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
  • 71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions
  • 71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests
  • 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
  • 90700000 - Environmental services
  • 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
  • 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
  • 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
  • 71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas
  • 71541000 - Construction project management services
  • 79994000 - Contract administration services
  • 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
  • 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
  • 45222000 - Construction work for engineering works except bridges, tunnels, shafts and subways
  • 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
  • 45500000 - Hire of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment with operator
  • 66519000 - Engineering, auxiliary, average, loss, actuarial and salvage insurance services
  • 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
  • 71314000 - Energy and related services
  • 71314200 - Energy-management services
  • 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Indicators

  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** LHC is a joint committee of local authorities acting as a central purchasing body on behalf of Scottish Procurement Alliance. Thanks to their ongoing and collective feedback and input into the development of this framework and given the reach and scale of their portfolio, the framework is both designed and anticipated to support the vast majority of requirements. Consequently, other contracting authorities that were not specifically consulted in the development of this framework may nevertheless also deem the framework to offer a value for money procurement solution for their own requirements and may also use the framework. As of the date of publication of this notice our frameworks may be used by all contracting authorities in Scotland as defined by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and as listed on https:// www.scottishprocurement.scot/who-we-work-with/, including, but not limited to Registered social landlords (RSL's), tenant management organisations (TMOs) and arm’s length management organisations (ALMOs), local authorities and any subsidiaries and joint-venture vehicles of those local authorities, health authorities, councils, boards and trusts, publicly funded schools, universities and further education establishments, colleges, police forces, fire and rescue services or registered charities. Bidders must beware that LHC clients may add community benefit requirements in their call-off contracts from this Framework including but not limited to: - to generate employment and training opportunities for priority groups; - vocational training; - to up-skill the existing workforce; - equality and diversity initiatives; - to make sub-contracting opportunities available to SMEs, the third sector and supported businesses; - supply-chain development activity; - to build capacity in community organisations; - educational support initiatives. Please use the following link to access the tender on LHC's eTendering portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lhc NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=702815. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: As this is a tender for the establishment of a framework this is not appropriate but may be included in call off contracts. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: As a not-for-profit organisation, any surplus generated over the financial year is re-distributed into SPA’s Community Benefit Fund. SPA’s Executive Board members are eligible to apply for a portion of the fund each year to use for projects for their local community. We work in partnership with Lintel Trust who manage the fund and support Executive Board members in their delivery of community benefit projects, including sourcing match funding. Projects and causes must meet specific criteria determined by partners to ensure the Fund is used to support local needs and communities. (SC Ref:702815)

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