ForHousing: Consultants Service Framework Agreement

UK-Eccles: Building consultancy services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             ForHousing Limited
             52 Regent Street, Eccles, M30 0BP, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 1616057606, Email: procurement@forhousing.co.uk
             Contact: The Procurement Team
             Main Address: https://www.forhousing.co.uk/, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.forhousing.co.uk/
             NUTS Code: UK
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
      I.3) Communication
      Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Eccles:-Building-consultancy-services./HT8375T4UV
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Housing and community amenities

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Consultants Service Framework Agreement       
      Reference Number: Consultants/Sept22/TH
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      71315200 - Building consultancy services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: ForHousing Limited (the “authority”) wish to procure a Framework Agreement pursuant to which it is envisaged that contracts will be let to consultants within the framework for the provision of a range of consultancy services.
The Framework Agreement will be divided into 4 Lots as follows:
Lot 1 - Project Management, Monitoring Surveyor, Employers Agent and Quantity Surveying
Lot 2 - Architects for new build and refurbishment work
Lot 3 - Structural Engineers & Ground Investigation Services
Lot 4 - Mechanical & Electrical Consultant Services       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 280,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Project Management, Monitoring Surveyor, Employers Agent and Quantity Surveying       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71541000 - Construction project management services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for Project Management, Monitoring Surveyor, Employers Agent and Quantity Surveying.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework suppliers as and when services are required:
(i)ForHousing Limited and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited, and ForLiving Limited;
(ii) Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents.

The proposed Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, however individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.
Suppliers should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework suppliers.
The combined value of the development contracts that will require the services that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £70 million, therefore the actual spend with the consultants under this Lot will be a % of this. Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                        
            Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 20
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 70,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 5
            / Maximum number: 10       
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement.
The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Architects for new build and refurbishment work       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71200000 - Architectural and related services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for the provision of a range of Architectural Services for new build and refurbishment.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework suppliers as and when services are required:
(i)ForHousing Limited and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited, and ForLiving Limited;
(ii) Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents.

The proposed Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, however individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.
Suppliers should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework suppliers.
The combined value of the development contracts that will require the services that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £70 million, therefore the actual spend with the consultants under this Lot will be a % of this. Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                        
            Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 20
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 70,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 5
            / Maximum number: 10       
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement.
The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.       
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
      
      II.2.1) Title: Structural Engineers & Ground Investigation Services       
      Lot No: 3       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for Structural Engineers & Ground Investigation Services.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework suppliers as and when services are required:
(i)ForHousing Limited and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited, and ForLiving Limited;
(ii) Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents.

The proposed Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, however individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.
Suppliers should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework suppliers.
The combined value of the development contracts that will require the services that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £70 million, therefore the actual spend with the consultants under this Lot will be a % of this. Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                        
            Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 20
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 70,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 5
            / Maximum number: 10       
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement.
The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.       
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
      
      II.2.1) Title: Mechanical & Electrical Consultant Services       
      Lot No: 4       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings.
      71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot of the Framework Agreement is for Mechanical & Electrical Consultant Services.

Under the Framework Agreement the following entities will have the option to call-off contracts with individual framework suppliers as and when services are required:
(i)ForHousing Limited and any entity within the ForHousing group from time to time, which currently includes ForViva Devco Limited, ForCapital Limited, and ForLiving Limited;
(ii) Any entity or joint venture company that ForHousing or any other member of its group holds an interest in from time to time;
(iii)Other Social Housing Providers in the UK (both those that are in existence now and those that may be in existence in the future). “Social Housing Provider” for this purpose means any provider of social housing and includes, without limitation, registered housing providers, local authorities and ALMOs. A list of the current Social Housing Providers can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing . Such Social Housing Providers will only be entitled to call off under the Framework Agreement if ForHousing consents.

The proposed Framework Agreement will be in place for a maximum period of 4 years, however individual contracts called-off under the Framework Agreement may be for a period of greater than 4 years so may continue beyond the 4 year term of the Framework Agreement.
Suppliers should note that, under the Framework Agreement, no entity will be under any obligation to call-off contracts with framework suppliers.
The combined value of the development contracts that will require the services that may be called off under this Lot of the Framework Agreement during its 4 year term is estimated to be approximately £70 million, therefore the actual spend with the consultants under this Lot will be a % of this. Bidders should note that the estimated value of the Framework Agreement is based on ForHousing’s current anticipated requirements. This value may increase if other Social Housing Providers decide to join and call off under the Framework Agreement.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                        
            Cost criterion - Name: Pricing / Weighting: 20
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 70,000,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 48       
      This contract is subject to renewal: No       
      Description of renewals: Not provided
      II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
             Envisaged minimum number: 5
            / Maximum number: 10       
      Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: The Authority reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any time and not to proceed with all or part of the Framework Agreement.
The Authority will not, under any circumstances, reimburse any expense incurred by Applicants in preparing their selection questionnaire or tender submissions.       


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:          
      As set out in the tender documentation    
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:
      As set out in the tender documentation    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      As set out in the tender documentation    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions       
      As set out in the tender documentation          
      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: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description RESTRICTED
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement    
         Framework agreement with several operators       
         Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 40               
         The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the 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: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 09/11/2022 Time: 12:00
      IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: 23/11/2022       
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided      
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No       
   Electronic payment will be used No       
   VI.3) Additional Information: In accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) and the tender documents are being made available to Applicants via the Delta portal from the date of issue of this Notice. However, as ForHousing is following the restricted procedure to procure the Framework Agreement, interested Applicants are initially only required to submit a completed SQ by the deadline stated in section IV.2.2 of this notice. Only those Applicants that are shortlisted for the tender stage following the SQ evaluation will be required to submit a tender for the Framework Agreement in response to the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Eccles:-Building-consultancy-services./HT8375T4UV

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HT8375T4UV
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand
       London, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
             Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand
          London, United Kingdom
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
          Royal Courts of Justice in the Strand
       London, United Kingdom
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 03/10/2022

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