Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Improvement Service
iHub, Quarrywood Court
Livingston
EH54 6AX
UK
Contact person: Andrea Balogh
Telephone: +44 1506282396
E-mail: andrea.balogh@improvementservice.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.improvementservice.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10882
I.1) Name and addresses
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Procurement Team, Carruthers House
Dumfries
DG1 2HP
UK
Telephone: +44 1387260612
E-mail: tracey.cliffe@dumgal.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM92
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
I.1) Name and addresses
Dundee City Council
Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street
Dundee
DD1 1NZ
UK
Telephone: +44 1382434000
E-mail: eprocurement@dundeecity.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1382433045
NUTS: UKM71
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.dundeecity.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00220
I.1) Name and addresses
East Renfrewshire Council
Eastwood HQ, Eastwood Park,
Giffnock
G46 6UG
UK
Telephone: +44 1415778591
E-mail: purchasing@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00183
I.1) Name and addresses
Falkirk Council
Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street
Falkirk
FK1 5RS
UK
Telephone: +44 1324506566
E-mail: pcu@falkirk.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM76
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00184
I.1) Name and addresses
Glasgow City Council
Chief Executives Department, City Chambers
Glasgow
G2 1DU
UK
Telephone: +44 1412872000
E-mail: corporateprocurement@glasgow.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1412879399
NUTS: UKM82
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.glasgow.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196
I.1) Name and addresses
Moray Council
High Street
Elgin
IV30 1BX
UK
Telephone: +44 1343563137
E-mail: procurement@moray.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM62
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.moray.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00160
I.1) Name and addresses
Perth & Kinross Council
2 High Street
Perth
PH1 5PH
UK
Telephone: +44 1738475000
E-mail: contracts@pkc.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.pkc.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00372
I.1) Name and addresses
Shetland Islands Council
Town Hall, Hillhead
Lerwick
ZE1 0HB
UK
Telephone: +44 1595744595
E-mail: contract.admin@shetland.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1595744509
NUTS: UKM66
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.shetland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00402
I.1) Name and addresses
South Ayrshire Council
County Buildings, Wellington Square
Ayr
KA7 1DR
UK
Telephone: +44 3001230900
E-mail: procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM94
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00405
I.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters, Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
UK
Telephone: +44 1698454448
E-mail: procurement_service@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM95
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
I.1) Name and addresses
Stirling Council
Strategic Procurement, Old Viewforth
Stirling
FK8 2ET
UK
Telephone: +44 1786233384
E-mail: procurement@stirling.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM77
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00146
I.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
UK
Telephone: +44 3003001200
E-mail: contactus@scotland-excel.org.uk
Fax: +44 1416187423
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
I.1) Name and addresses
Argyll and Bute Council
Kilmory
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RT
UK
Telephone: +44 1546604239
E-mail: procurement@argyll-bute.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063
I.1) Name and addresses
Fife Council
Fife House, North Street
Glenrothes
KY7 5LT
UK
Telephone: +44 3451550000
E-mail: enquiry.procurement@fife.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM72
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
I.1) Name and addresses
The Highland Council
Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5BX
UK
Telephone: +44 1349886606
E-mail: Michelle.Morris@highland.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM62
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.highland.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00045
I.1) Name and addresses
Inverclyde Council
Corporate Procurement, Municipal Buildings, Clyde Square
Greenock
PA15 1LX
UK
Telephone: +44 1475712364
E-mail: procurementhelpdesk@Inverclyde.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00168
I.1) Name and addresses
Midlothian Council
Midlothian House, Buccleuch Street
Dalkeith
EH22 1DN
UK
Telephone: +44 1312707500
E-mail: procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1316542797
NUTS: UKM73
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00336
I.1) Name and addresses
Orkney Islands Council
Council Offices, School Place
Kirkwall
KW15 1NY
UK
Telephone: +44 01856873535
E-mail: procurement@orkney.gov.uk
Fax: +44 01856876158
NUTS: UKM65
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.orkney.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
I.1) Name and addresses
Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1JB
UK
Telephone: +44 1416186400
E-mail: cpu@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1416187050
NUTS: UKM83
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00400
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement
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
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Associates Framework — ITT.
II.1.2) Main CPV code
75110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
An ‘Associates Framework’ is being commissioned by the IS as part of our support for councils and CPPs.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
66171000
72221000
72224000
73000000
73220000
79400000
79411000
79411100
79412000
79413000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key purpose of the framework is to provide access to a wide range of expert support and resources to help the IS, CPPs and councils progress work where they need extra capacity on a flexible basis. Associates are external providers who will be contracted through the Framework Agreement to provide services such as advice, guidance, consultancy, facilitation, programme and project management support, research and change management support and organisational development support. This support will relate to matters of strategy, structure, management, operations or services and may include the identification of options with recommendations, or assistance with the implementation of solutions. Such support will be time-limited and provided outside the ‘business-as-usual’ environment when in-house skills are not available.
Note that the overall estimated value of the contract is very difficult to quantify however the best estimate is approx. 100 000 — 300 000 GBP per annum. Additional Scottish Councils who are not named in the contract may also access, if the requirement arises.
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: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The duration of the Framework Agreement will be for 12 months initially, which may be extended for a further period of 12 months, subject to agreement between the IS and those on the framework agreement.
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:
This section is not relevant in the context of this procurement exercise and has been deliberately omitted.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Bidders must comply with the undernoted financial requirements in order to participate in the tendering process:
There is a minimum financial requirement that affects trading performance and balance sheet strength.
Financial requirements should be calculated on latest filed accounts with Company House.
Non-Company applicants must supply documentary evidence that the undernoted financial requirements have been met.
Trading Performance
An overall positive outcome on pre tax profit to Turnover over a 3 year period.
Exceptional items can be excluded from the calculation.
Balance Sheet strength
Net worth of the organisation must be positive.
Intangibles can be included for purposes of the Total Assets figure.
The above would be expressed in the ratio Total Assets/Total Liabilities.
Applicants who have been trading for less than the 3 years noted above must provide evidence that they are complying with the above minimum financial requirements for the period in which they have been trading.
Applicants who do not comply with the above financial requirements but are part of a Group, can provide a Parent Guarantee if the Parent company satisfies the financial requirements stipulated above.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
1. Employer's Liability
If applicable, the organisation/consultant shall take out and maintain throughout the period of their services Employer's Liability to the value of at least Five Million (5 000 000) GBP in respect of any one claim and unlimited in the period.
2. Public Liability
The organisation/consultant shall take out and maintain throughout the period of their services Public Liability insurance to the value of at least Two Million (2 000 000) GBP in respect of any one claim and unlimited in the period.
3. Professional Indemnity
The organisation/consultant shall take out and maintain throughout the period of their services Professional Indemnity insurance to the value of a minimum One Million (1 000 000) GBP in respect of any one claim and in the aggregate.
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
This section is not relevant in the context of this procurement exercise and has been deliberately omitted.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
Bidders will be asked to demonstrate in the ITT that they have relevant experience to deliver the works in relation to this procurement.
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Details are provided in the ITT.
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 several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 25
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:
2017/S 111-223292
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
24/11/2017
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
24/11/2017
Local time: 12:00
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
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=507026
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://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:507026)
Download the ESPD document here: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=507026
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Improvement Service
iHub, Quarrywood Court
Livingston
EH54 6AX
UK
Telephone: +44 1506282012
E-mail: info@improvementservice.org.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.improvementservice.org.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An electronic copy of the submission and supporting information must be submitted not later than the date detailed in the ITT through the Public Contracts Scotland website:
The ITT will be evaluated following a 2 stage approach:
Stage 1. Evaluation of Tenderer Response as outlined in the ITT;
Stage 2. Presentation and Q/A Session.
The IS anticipates that the maximum number of suppliers selected to progress to stage 2 will be the top scoring 50 suppliers. The IS may, at its discretion opt to invite fewer than 50 suppliers to progress to stage 2.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Improvement Service
iHub, Quarrywood Court
Livingston
EH54 6AX
UK
E-mail: info@improvementservice.org.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.improvementservice.org.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/10/2017