Official UK procurement notice
EHC 0424 Provision of Lead Consultant, Design co ordination and Project Management for Hertford Castle transformation
Authority: East Hertfordshire District Council (Local council)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionEast Herts council is seeking the provision of lead consultant and project manager services. ‘Hertford Castle Transformation’ is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project which will transform Hertford Castle, developing it as a hub for activities and for the town council to engage with the community, increasing its value to the public, and connecting people with cultural and natural heritage. This project has been awarded funding from the NLHF for its Development Stage to refine the project and develop specifications for works which will be undertaken during the Delivery Stage. At the end of the Development Stage an application for funding for the Delivery Stage will be submitted to the NLHF. The appointed Consultant will take responsibility for co-ordination of all consultants and sub-consultants delivery professional services and project outputs under direction of the project partners. The scope is split into two work packages. please see detailed description
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The contract required is to inform and develop detailed plans for the second stage of…
The contract required is to inform and develop detailed plans for the second stage of the project and support the Delivery Stage grant funding application to the NLHF. It will be split into two works packages. Work Package 1 will involve the co-ordination of specialist surveys, development of targeted plans, and securing of consents. Work Package 2 will involve project management, reporting to key stakeholders, and securing funding required for the next stage of the project. Please be aware:
- The contract will include as a minimum Work Package 1.
- Work Package 2 is optional and will be removed from the specification in the event this option is not exercised.The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term,Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
As stated in the procurement documents
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 31 May 2024, 15:19 BST
- Last source update
- 25 Jun 2024, 14:12 BST
- Authority reference
2024/S 000-017051- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-019438- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-046cbeFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed
- Performance terms
as stated in the procurement documents
- Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day (when using electronic means) standstill period at the point information on the award of the Contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the decision to award a Contract before a contract is executed/signed (as appropriate). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (‘Regulations’) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly and within the time limits as defined in the above regulations. Where a Contract has not been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the contracting authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the Contract has been entered into the court has the options to award damages and/or to shorten or order the Contract ineffective.
Publisher note: East Hertfordshire District Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement and not to proceed with the long term contracts at any stage of the procurement process. East Hertfordshire District Council also reserves the right not to award a contract.Neither East Hertfordshire District Council nor any person on whose behalf of whom this procurement is undertaken is to be liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for these contracts.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all companies tendering for this Contract at any time during the procurement process, to ensure that they continue to meet the Council`s requirements and remain financially viable to perform the Contract.To access this procurement opportunity please visitwww.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. Any clarifications regarding this opportunity must be raised through the Correspondence area in the eTendering system.If you are experiencing problems with the eTendering system, In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK Support Desk which can be contacted via email: [email protected] or telephone +441144070065 for any website /technical questions, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 17:30.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council`s obligations under the law, including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the potential supplier considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity or for reasons of confidentiality, then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the potential supplier about such commercially sensitive or confidential information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request, but the decision of the Council in deciding whether an exemption applies is final.Please note the deadline for return and allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 1 Jul 2024, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 180 days from the deadline
Timeline
25 Jun 2024 → 15 Jul 2024 · 4 dates- Notice published25 Jun 2024, 14:12 BST
- Submission deadline1 Jul 2024, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected15 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
- Contract starts15 Jul 2024, 00:00 BST
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextII.1.4 · Section II: Object | II.1.4) Short description East Herts council is seeking the provision of lead consultant and project manager services. ‘Hertford Castle Transformation’ is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project which will transform Hertford Castle, developing it as a hub for activities and for the town council to engage with the community, increasing its value to the public, and connecting people with cul… | II.1.4) Short descriptionEast Herts council is seeking the provision of lead consultant and project manager services. ‘Hertford Castle Transformation’ is a National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) project which will transform Hertford Castle, developing it as a hub for activities and for the town council to engage with the community, increasing its value to the public, and connecting people with cult… | |
| — | TextII.1.5 · Section II: Object | — | Contract Value £200,000 | |
| — | TextII.2.4 · Section II: Object | The contract required is to inform and develop detailed plans for the second stage of the project and support the Delivery Stage grant funding application to the NLHF. It will be split into two works packages. Work Package 1 will involve the co-ordination of specialist surveys, development of targeted plans, and securing of consents. Work Package 2 will involve project management, reporting to key… | The contract required is to inform and develop detailed plans for the second stage of the project and support the Delivery Stage grant funding application to the NLHF. Work will involve the co-ordination of specialist surveys, development of targeted plans, and securing of consents. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice , Organisations should be aware that … | |
| — | TextII.2.7 Start Date · Section II: Object | Start Date 15 July 2024 | Start Date 23 September 2024 | |
| — | DeadlineIV.2.2 Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · Section IV Procedure | 1 Jul 2024 | 15 Jul 2024 | +14 d |
| — | TextIV.2.3 Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates · Section IV Procedure | 15 July 2024 | 22 July 2024 |
Optional Works package 2 as shown in the Description is no longer required and therefore has been removed from this contract.Procurement documents have been revised accordingly and should be downloaded from the Councils portal.Dates have been amended as above
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High courtReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria