Description of the contract
1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Tender contract value
It is envisaged that the tender value will not exceed £100,000 over the two years of the contract.
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government which was formed on 1 April 2013. Trading as Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales, we provide the all age independent and impartial careers information, advice and guidance service for Wales.
We deliver a remit set by the Minister for Education and Skills and support the Welsh Government’s strategic objectives as identified in the Programme for Government and related Welsh Government policies, such as the Youth Engagement and Progression Framework (YEPF). The overall focus for our service is to help people make effective decisions and become independent in managing their careers. This includes making realistic career decisions and plans, and ensuring successful progression and positive outcomes for individuals, who we support to gain appropriate training, further learning or employment. Our work helps to develop the nation’s skills base and to support the effectiveness of expenditure on education and training, thereby contributing to the economic and social well-being of Wales.
Gyrfa Cymru Careers Wales is part of the broader ‘Careers Family’ in Wales which includes the Welsh Higher Education Careers Advisory Services, Secondary Schools, Further Education Institutions, Work Based Learning Providers, Local Authority Youth Services, Learning Coaches, Jobcentre Plus, Probation and Youth Offending Services and others.
Careers Wales own or lease some 42 properties in Wales, we are intending to appoint consultancy services to cover all our offices.
It is intended that an “All in Multi-disciplined consultancy service be engaged, with the lead consultant required to take responsibility for and manage the contracts for all required services to include architectural, structural engineering and quantity surveying / cost consultancy.
A fully qualified professional for each discipline to be made available within the team with sub-consultants engaged when required.
The lead consultant will be responsible for the following items:
• Defining the client’s requirements,
• identifying constraints
• developing and maintaining a project strategy
• the appointment of appropriate professional skills
• creating a management structure and good communications environment in which all parties can perform effectively.
• developing project procedures, including identifying relevant existing procedures of the client
• administrative actions such as contributions to and frequency of progress reports, validation of certificates, invoice etc.
• developing and managing change control procedures
• monitoring performance activity, cost planning, change control, programme and progress
• evaluating performance of the project in use
• BREEAM where appropriate within the design together with other environmental issues that occurs.
Practices will adhere to their relevant professional bodies codes of conduct at all times.
Organisations are at different stages with implementation of the use of BIM suppliers will be expected to work with participating organisations regarding development of BIM in line with individual authority and WAG requirements.
The Service Provider must allow for all work necessary for the delivery of the project including but not limited to the following:
• All project management duties with regard to the services specified within the applicable lot.
• Contract administration
• Employers agent
• Expert witness
• Cost Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Where applicable and appropriate due consideration will be given to BREEAM Excellence requirements
• Conservation area, listed building, historic estate and archaeological reviews.
• Specific outputs defined by the client within the specification for the further competition.
• Service Provider specified outputs
• Compliance with all Clients policies in the development of the design and other Outputs;
• Stakeholder consultations and approvals e.g. planning authorities, building control, fire authorities, facilities management, site security and Client representatives.
• All disciplines to be represented at relevant meetings, site visits, workshops and discussions;
• Preparing all necessary project documentation, including agendas, minutes of meetings, formal contract correspondence, appointment documentation and obtaining specialist fee quotations;
• Providing resource input into the development e.g. attending framework/supply chain meetings, workshops, away days and other events organised by the Client.
• The Service Provider will be responsible for managing and maintaining the relationship with the Client, including providing feedback on potential improvements that could be implemented and integrated into the project deliverables at agreed intervals.
• Production of hard copy drawings/designs/schedules as required for tender/contract purposes and a full set at each revision as required by the Client/Project Manager.
• There may be a requirement to produce documentation in and attend and present at meeting which are conducted in Welsh Language.
• Attending meetings as and when required in line with the needs of the project.
The fees submitted by the Service Provider are deemed to include all necessary services which could reasonably be expected of a professional working in the specified field, this includes but is not limited to all account management, internal processes, provision of management information, travel, subsistence and accommodation expenses.
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