Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Councils
59 1/2 Southwark Street
London
SE1 0AL
UK
Contact person: Thomas Man
Telephone: +44 2079349551
E-mail: CapitalAmbitionTenders@londoncouncils.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/who-we-are/about-us/tenders-and-expressions-interest
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Invitation to Tender for Programme Management and Delivery Support for London Ventures 2019-20
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79411000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
This contract is for the provision of programme management and delivery support for the London Ventures 2019- 2020 innovation programme. This programme is led by London Councils, the membership body for London local government, and provides London's local authorities with access to innovative products and services to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery to improve outcomes for Londoners.
The main requirements are to:
1) Continue the delivery of the overall London Ventures programme in partnership with London Councils as set out in the ITT;
2) Identify options to ensure the financial sustainability of the programme post August 2020 for London Councils relevant committee to approve.
The contract is for an initial term of 1 year, with a value of approximately 300 000 GBP.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79421000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI
Main site or place of performance:
London Councils and London local authorities.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The main deliverable from the contract will be to:
(a) achieve an anticipated targeted income of 160 000 GBP from London Ventures commercial deals by August 2020;
(b) manage the relationship with the general ventures partners to maximise the commercial returns for the London Ventures programme through the provision of a range of innovative products and services to support more effective delivery of local public services;
(c) if appropriate lead and negotiate commercial arrangements between London Councils and the London Venture partner either as part of the annual renewal cycle or as and when required due to key opportunities arising for the programme. As and where appropriate provide clear commercial arrangements that clarify the roles and responsibilities of the London Ventures programme and the partner, as well as how payments are triggered and either the actual financial or percentage return to the London Ventures programme;
(d) continue the delivery, development and support of the targeted ventures programme (cycles 1 and 2) to support London local government to tackle some of the sector’s key challenges;
(e) develop a robust and credible set of funding options, developed in collaboration with the capital ambition team, for approval by the appropriate London Councils’ committee for harnessing external resources to create a sustainable innovation programme beyond August 2020; and
(f) provide an outline plan of procurement routes for public sector bodies to procure London Ventures products/services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
A contract extension is dependent upon the funding available and/or a suitable programme financing option is presented and approved by London Councils.
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:
The successful consultant will have significant experience of working with local government authorities in partnership, in particular London local authorities.
The consultant will also understand the financial and service related issues within London and how innovation can be applied to support improvement.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
In addition to the main deliverables. The KPIs for this contract relate to:
1) Income generation;
2) Promoting the London Ventures offer;
3) Targeted ventures;
4) Developing the options for a future funding and operating model for a London Ventures programme;
5) Project management.
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.1.8) 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:
03/06/2019
Local time: 12:00
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
Tender must be valid until:
22/08/2019
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
03/06/2019
Local time: 12:01
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
London Councils
591/2 Southwark Street
London
SE1 0AL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/05/2019