Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
The Riverside Group
2 Estuary Boulevard, Estuary Commerce Park
Liverpool
L24 8RF
UK
E-mail: Procurement@riverside.org.uk
NUTS: UKD72
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.riverside.org.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Cutting Edge Framework Agreement for the provision of Employer's Agent and Principal
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Riverside Group ("Riverside") (a registered provider of social housing) is looking to
procure through a restricted procedure, a panel of suitably-qualified providers of employer's
agent and principal designer services for the "Employers Agents Cutting Edge Framework"
which is a framework agreement for the supply of employer's agent and principal designer
services for housing development projects to be executed by a consortium of 8 UK
Registered Social Landlords.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
7 400 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire & Cumbria
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71500000
71300000
71320000
71322000
71324000
71540000
71541000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD
Main site or place of performance:
Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire & Cumbria
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Employer's Agent Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of employer's agent and
principal designer services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3
geographical lots. However, the CEF Consortium Members will reserve the right to use
service providers successful on one geographical lot, within the same work stream, in
another geographical lot, when no service provider within the geographical lot in question is
available to undertake the relevant works and value for money can be established.
The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Employer's Agent Cutting
Edge Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the
framework would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice.
This Lot is for projects in Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire & Cumbria
(indicative only - the area as more accurately described on the plan in the procurement
documents) (the "Lot 1 Regions"). Riverside is looking to establish a framework of providers
of employer's agent and principal designer services for significant development works in the
Lot 1 Regions.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of
costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of
excellent residential-led development projects across England.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71500000
71300000
71320000
71322000
71540000
71340000
71541000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
Main site or place of performance:
North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Employer's Agent Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of employer's agent and
principal designer services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3
geographical lots. However, the CEF Consortium Members will reserve the right to use
service providers successful on one geographical lot, within the same work stream, in
another geographical lot, when no service provider within the geographical lot in question is
available to undertake the relevant works and value for money can be established.
The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Employer's Agent Cutting
Edge Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the
framework would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice.
This Lot is for projects in North East England including Yorkshire and Humberside (indicative
only - the area as more accurately described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the
"Lot 2 Regions"). Riverside is looking to establish a framework of providers of employer's
agent and principal designer services for significant development works in the Lot 2 Regions
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of
costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of
excellent residential-led development projects across England.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
South East & Midlands
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71500000
71300000
71320000
71322000
71324000
71540000
71541000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ
UKF
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
South East & Midlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Employer's Agent Cutting Edge Framework is for the provision of employer's agent and
principal designer services for residential-led development projects and is split into 3
geographical lots. However, the CEF Consortium Members will reserve the right to use
service providers successful on one geographical lot, within the same work stream, in
another geographical lot, when no service provider within the geographical lot in question is
available to undertake the relevant works and value for money can be established.
The CEF Consortium Members are committed to the use of the Employer's Agent Cutting
Edge Framework, and therefore bidders should anticipate that the overall value of the
framework would be in line with the values identified within this contract notice.
This Lot is for projects in South East & Midlands (indicative only - the area as more accurately
described on the plan in the procurement documents) (the "Lot 3 Regions"). Riverside is
looking to establish a framework of providers of employer's agent and principal designer
services for significant development works in the Lot 3 Regions which may include but shall
not be limited to:
1. sites for residential use;
2. mixed-use residential-led sites;
3. Mixed-use elements to include health facilities, education and community facilities, retail
or commercial development;
4. Urban regeneration;
5. Refurbishment / retrofit of existing houses, residential buildings, empty homes and
associated buildings for residential-led use;
6. Refurbishment, restoration, conversion of heritage or other buildings for residential-led
use;
7. Demolition, site remediation, infrastructure and enabling works to prepare sites for
residential or mixed-use development;
8. Design and construction of homes; and
9. Self-build or custom build enabling as part of a larger development.
As minimum requirements, Riverside will expect, amongst other things, that the successful
bidders will:
1. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the RICS Standard Form
of Consultants Appointments as published by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and
the RIBA Plan of Work 2013.
2. be capable of acting as a project lead consultant and co-ordinating the activities of
professional teams on projects of a similar size and scale to those that will be undertaken
pursuant to the Employer's Agent Cutting Edge Framework;
3. be capable of demonstrating sufficient experience in scheduling project activities,
ensuring compliance with project programmes whilst maintaining a clear and consistent line
of communication with clients on projects of a similar size and scale to those that will be
undertaken pursuant to the Employer's Agent Cutting Edge Framework;
4. be capable of project delivery and have competencies in all aspects of the required
services such as:
a. chairing client, design, project, site and other meetings;
b. instructing professional teams and contractors in accordance with contract terms;
c. agreeing project reporting and recording procedures and implementing agreed
procedures;
d. monitoring professional team and contractor performances and reporting to clients;
e. liaising with professional teams and preparing regular/monthly quality, cost and
programme reports
f. preparing regular/monthly cost reports and advising on decision-making and
authorisations; and
5. be capable of delivering the required services in accordance with the terms of the
Employer's Agent Scope of Service and Principal Designer Scope of Service which are set
out at the procurement documents.
The full details of Riverside's minimum requirements will be set out in the ITT.
The procurement will involve a two stage process following the Public Contract Regulations
2015 restricted procedure. The framework agreement will be established for a period of 4
years.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality Questions
/ Weighting: 70%
Price
/ Weighting:
30%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
The Cutting Edge Frameworks have been established with a view towards the sharing of
costs, resources and best practice as well as the cost-effective and efficient delivery of
excellent residential-led development projects across England.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-006969
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Merseyside & Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Markhams Ltd
4 Merchants Place, Century Building, Tower Street
Liverpool
L3 4BJ
UK
NUTS: UKD72
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 900 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Merseyside & Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Simon Fenton Partnership LLP
4 Burton Place, Castlefield,
Manchester
M15 4PT
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 900 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Merseyside & Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wilkinson Cowen Partnerships Ltd
Stanley House, 15 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 5BL
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 900 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Merseyside & Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Neo Projects Limited
Black Horse Chambers, 231Elliott Street, Tyldesley
Manchester
M29 8DG
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 900 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Merseyside & Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SDA Consulting LLP
Edward House, Deva City Office Park, Trinity Way,
Salford
M3 7BE
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 900 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: NE, Yorkshire & Humber
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wilkinson Cowen Partnership LTD
Stanley House, 15 Ladybridge Road, Cheadle Hulme
Cheshire
SK8 5BL
UK
NUTS: UKD6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 340 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: NE, Yorkshire & Humber
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NEO Projects Limited
Black Horse Chambers, 231Elliott Street, Tyldesley
Manchester
M29 8DG
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 340 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: NE, Yorkshire & Humber
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arcus Consulting LLP
3rd Floor, Dalton House, Dane Road,
Sale
M33 7AR
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 340 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: NE, Yorkshire & Humber
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AA Projects Limited
Jackson House, Sibson Road,
Sale
M33 7RR
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 340 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: NE, Yorkshire & Humber
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Identity Consult Limited
6 Pickersgill Court, Quay West Business village,
Sutherland
SR5 2AQ
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 340 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: SE & Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NEO Projects Limited
Black Horse Chambers, 231Elliott Street, Tyldesley,
Manchester
M29 8DG
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: SE & Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Arcus Consulting LLP
3rd Floor, Dalton House, Dane Road,
Sale
M33 7AR
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: SE & Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AA Projects Limited
Jackson House, Sibson Road,
Sale
M33 7RR
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: SE & Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
03/08/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Identity Consult Limited
6 Pickersgill Court, Quay West Business Village
Sunderland
SR5 2AQ
UK
NUTS: UKC
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 300 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The Employer's Agent Cutting Edge Framework will be operated by a consortium of 8 registered providers of social housing. The contracting authority leading the consortium is The Riverside Group Ltd (http://www.riverside.org.uk). The other 7 consortium members are: (1) Onward Homes Ltd; (2) Progress Housing Group Limited; (3) Regenda Limited; (4) Together Housing Group Limited; (5) Magenta Living; (6) Salix Homes Ltd; and ()7 Irwell Valley Housing Association Ltd.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Royal Court of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/08/2021