Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
PROSPER
Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE28 9NZ
UK
Contact person: Mr Tim Jennett
Telephone: +44 1912805665
E-mail: info@prosper.uk.com
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://prosper.uk.com/
Address of the buyer profile: http://prosper.uk.com/
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7dd6baa3-ec47-ee11-8124-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7dd6baa3-ec47-ee11-8124-005056b64545
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
Design & Consultancy Services Framework - National
Reference number: DN679373
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Authority seeks to establish a multi-supplier, multi-Lot Framework for the provision of Design and Consultancy Services by its Members and other Public Sector Contracting Bodies across the UK.
The tender is split into 7 Lots:
Lot 1: Planning Services
Lot 2: Architect Services
Lot 3: Engineering (Civil & Structural)
Lot 4: Surveying
Lot 5: Employers Agent
Lot 6: Clerk of Works
Lot 7: Principal Designer
Each Lot is split into Seven Regional sub-lots
• Sub-Lot 1 – North
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
50 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Planning Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71240000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This lot is intended for Planning Consultants that are experts in property development and management with specific knowledge of planning permission. The Planning Consultant will provide a full range of planning consultant services including but not limited to advising, planning, and consulting within the fields of planning applications, planning appeals, planning enforcement, planning objections, housing economics, and property development.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods
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
This Lot is split into Seven sub-lots by geographical areas:
• Sub-Lot 1 – North [NUTS codes UKC/UKD/UKE)
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central [NUTS codes UKF/UKG/UKE]
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East NUTS codes UKI/UKJ]
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West [NUTS code UKK]
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales [NUTS code UKL]
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland [NUTS code UKM[
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland [NUTS code UKN]
Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Regional Sub-lots.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified suppliers to each regional sub-lot able to provide the full requirements of the Lot.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 : Architect Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71200000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a full range of Architectural Services including but not limited to the RIBA Plan of
Work 2020 Stages 0 – 7.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods
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
This Lot is split into Seven sub-lots by geographical areas:
• Sub-Lot 1 – North [NUTS codes UKC/UKD/UKE)
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central [NUTS codes UKF/UKG/UKE]
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East NUTS codes UKI/UKJ]
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West [NUTS code UKK]
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales [NUTS code UKL]
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland [NUTS code UKM[
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland [NUTS code UKN]
Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Regional Sub-lots.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified suppliers to each regional sub-lot able to provide the full requirements of the Lot.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Engineering (Civil & Structural)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71310000
71320000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a full range of civil and structural engineering services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods
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
This Lot is split into Seven sub-lots by geographical areas:
• Sub-Lot 1 – North [NUTS codes UKC/UKD/UKE)
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central [NUTS codes UKF/UKG/UKE]
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East NUTS codes UKI/UKJ]
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West [NUTS code UKK]
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales [NUTS code UKL]
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland [NUTS code UKM[
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland [NUTS code UKN]
Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Regional Sub-lots.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified suppliers to each regional sub-lot able to provide the full requirements of the Lot.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: Surveying
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71250000
71315000
71324000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a full range of Surveying services including but not limited to:
— quantity surveyor,
— building/structural surveyor,
— commercial/residential surveyor.
Please Note: Asbestos Surveys are excluded.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods
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
This Lot is split into Seven sub-lots by geographical areas:
• Sub-Lot 1 – North [NUTS codes UKC/UKD/UKE)
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central [NUTS codes UKF/UKG/UKE]
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East NUTS codes UKI/UKJ]
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West [NUTS code UKK]
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales [NUTS code UKL]
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland [NUTS code UKM[
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland [NUTS code UKN]
Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Regional Sub-lots.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified suppliers to each regional sub-lot able to provide the full requirements of the Lot.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: Employers Agent
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71520000
71540000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide comprehensive employer's agent services.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods
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
This Lot is split into Seven sub-lots by geographical areas:
• Sub-Lot 1 – North [NUTS codes UKC/UKD/UKE)
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central [NUTS codes UKF/UKG/UKE]
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East NUTS codes UKI/UKJ]
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West [NUTS code UKK]
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales [NUTS code UKL]
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland [NUTS code UKM[
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland [NUTS code UKN]
Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Regional Sub-lots.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified suppliers to each regional sub-lot able to provide the full requirements of the Lot.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: Clerk of Works
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71310000
71520000
79994000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a comprehensive Clerk of Works Service.
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods.
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
This Lot is split into Seven sub-lots by geographical areas:
• Sub-Lot 1 – North [NUTS codes UKC/UKD/UKE)
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central [NUTS codes UKF/UKG/UKE]
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East NUTS codes UKI/UKJ]
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West [NUTS code UKK]
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales [NUTS code UKL]
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland [NUTS code UKM[
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland [NUTS code UKN]
Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Regional Sub-lots.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified suppliers to each regional sub-lot able to provide the full requirements of the Lot.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7: Principal Designer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
UKM
UKN
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a full design and consultancy service including the requirements outlined within
Lots 1-6 above and in particular for the appointment of a Principal Designer by the client to
take control of the pre-construction phase of any project involving more than 1 contractor in
accordance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 / (Northern Ireland) 2016 (CDM NI 2016)
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: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: No
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:
Yes
Description of options:
Initial Period 24 Months with Option to Extend by further 2 x 12 Month periods
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
This Lot is split into Seven sub-lots by geographical areas:
• Sub-Lot 1 – North [NUTS codes UKC/UKD/UKE)
• Sub-Lot 2 – Central [NUTS codes UKF/UKG/UKE]
• Sub-Lot 3 – South East NUTS codes UKI/UKJ]
• Sub-Lot 4 – South West [NUTS code UKK]
• Sub-Lot 5 – Wales [NUTS code UKL]
• Sub-Lot 6 – Scotland [NUTS code UKM[
• Sub-Lot 7 – Northern Ireland [NUTS code UKN]
Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Regional Sub-lots.
The Authority seeks to appoint up to 8 suitably qualified suppliers to each regional sub-lot able to provide the full requirements of the Lot.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
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: 392
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years:
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:
02/10/2023
Local time: 10:00
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: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
02/10/2023
Local time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
Prosper is acting as a central purchasing body in relation to this procurement.
The Framework Agreement will be available for use by the Authority, its Members and other Contracting Bodies across the UK, including but not limited to:
Registered Social Landlords
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing
https://gov.wales/registered-social-landlords
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/housing-associations
https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/register-of-social-landlords
Local Authorities
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/local-councils-in-northern-ireland
https://www.mygov.scot/find-your-local-council
https://www.gov.wales/find-your-local-authority
Educational establishments
http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php
https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/services/schools-plus
https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/about-us/our-members
https://www.gov.uk/check-university-award-degree/recognised-bodies
https://www.gov.uk/check-university-award-degree/recognised-bodies-wales
https://www.scotland.org/study/scottish-universities
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/universities-and-colleges-northern-ireland
NHS bodies
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
https://www.nhsinform.scot/scotlands-service-directory
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/health-and-social-care-trusts
Police, fire and rescue
https://www.police.uk/pu/policing-in-the-uk/
https://www.scotland.police.uk/your-community/
https://www.gov.wales/find-your-local-police-force
https://www.psni.police.uk/about-us/local-policing
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services/
https://www.gov.wales/find-your-local-fire-and-rescue-service
https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/your-area/
https://www.nifrs.org/home/about-us/your-area/
https://aace.org.uk/uk-ambulance-service/
Registered charities
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/
https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/
https://www.oscr.org.uk/
Access to the framework will be subject to the approval of the authority.
Any organisation able to access this framework will be referred to in the documentation as a
contracting body.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Prosper Procurement Ltd
Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE28 9NZ
UK
E-mail: info@prosper.uk.com
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/09/2023