Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Enterprise
Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
G2 6HQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1414686024
E-mail: gordon.hutton@scotent.co.uk
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00398
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local agency/office
I.5) Main activity
Economic and financial affairs
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Strategic Innovation and Place Acquisition Programme Framework
Reference number: P25-0027
II.1.2) Main CPV code
70330000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement of a single property consultant to continue the work delivered through the Strategic Acquisitions Program (SAP), previously delivered under procurement contract P24-0005. SE requires an advisor to (i) review and enhance the existing search criteria and scoring methodology for property acquisitions that reflect current SE strategy, (ii) create a program for identification and reporting of opportunities, (iii) provide the necessary professional services to support property acquisitions in line with SE’s obligations for best value under the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), (iv) advise on appropriate technical due diligence and coordinate outputs (v) identify potential options for SE to consider (vi) represent SE in acquisition negotiations with vendors, (vii) liaise with SE’s professional and legal advisors to conclude acquisitions on satisfactory commercial terms. The services may also encompass providing advice on property appraisals, and associated commercial advice, where SE considers either working in joint venture or providing grant aid funding for existing property owners is an appropriate way to unlock sites for future development. This will also include standalone, ad hoc commercial property advice relevant to supporting the wider project above.
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start in August 2024 and is anticipated to end 31 March 2027, although SE will retain the option of extension of up to an additional 12 months.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
416 666.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
70330000
70300000
70000000
70120000
70121000
70121200
70122000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement of a single property consultant to continue the work delivered through the Strategic Acquisitions Program (SAP), previously delivered under procurement contract P24-0005. SE requires an advisor to (i) review and enhance the existing search criteria and scoring methodology for property acquisitions that reflect current SE strategy, (ii) create a program for identification and reporting of opportunities, (iii) provide the necessary professional services to support property acquisitions in line with SE’s obligations for best value under the Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM), (iv) advise on appropriate technical due diligence and coordinate outputs (v) identify potential options for SE to consider (vi) represent SE in acquisition negotiations with vendors, (vii) liaise with SE’s professional and legal advisors to conclude acquisitions on satisfactory commercial terms. The services may also encompass providing advice on property appraisals, and associated commercial advice, where SE considers either working in joint venture or providing grant aid funding for existing property owners is an appropriate way to unlock sites for future development. This will also include standalone, ad hoc commercial property advice relevant to supporting the wider project above.
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start in August 2024 and is anticipated to end 31 March 2027, although SE will retain the option of extension of up to an additional 12 months.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 43
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will start in August 2024 and is anticipated to end 31 March 2027, although SE will retain the option of extension of up to an additional 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Statement for SPD 4A2B - Bidders must confirm that they hold RICS membership / accreditation or equivalent. Confirmation should be
provided within the Tender Response Document (ITT Appendix 2).
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
The relevant selection criteria will be included in the SPD Scotland online module.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please see the Terms & Conditions included within the Invitation to Tender.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
07/08/2024
Local time: 11:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
07/08/2024
Local time: 11:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Statement for SPD 2A.17 – Form of Participation (Notably as part of a group, consortium, joint venture or similar). Any contract will be
entered into with the nominated lead organisation and all members of the consortium, who will in these circumstances each be required to
execute said contract together with all ancillary documentation, evidencing their joint and several liability in respect of the obligations and
liabilities of the contract. It will be for members of the consortium to sort out their respective duties and liabilities amongst each other. For
administrative purposes, any associated documentation will be sent to the nominated lead organisation.
Statement for SPD 2C.1 - Where the main bidder relies on the capacities of other entities in order to meet the selection criteria, the bidder
must provide a separate SPD response setting out the information required under SPD (Scotland): Part II (sections A and B); Part III
exclusion grounds; the relevant part of Section IV selection criteria; and Part V (if applicable) for each of the entities concerned.
Statement for SPD 2D.1.2 – If the bidder proposes to subcontract any part(s) of the service and those sub-contractors are not relied upon,
they should arrange for a separate SPD response from each potential subcontractor. The subcontractors must complete the relevant parts of
the SPD (Scotland) (Sections A and B of Part II and Part III only) to self-declare whether there are grounds for their exclusion. This may be
requested at the selection stage or prior to the subcontractor commencing work on the contract.
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=770477.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:770477)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=770477
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Clerk’s Office, PO Box 23, 1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
UK
Telephone: +44 1414298888
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
In the first instance, contact the Head of Facilities Management and Procurement at Scottish Enterprise, with any concerns or enquiries.
Email: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage
attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, may bring proceedings that will be started in the
High Court.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412425466
E-mail: SPOEprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
26/06/2024