SBC 1023 Provision of an Employers Agent for Cartref

Concepts

• construction consultancy
• stevenage
• cartref
• agent
• site a
• site b
• bed flats
• changing demands
• stevenage old town
• unique development

Location

Stevenage

Description

Stevenage Borough Council is looking to procure an Employers Agent for the delivery of two development sites:Cartref, a development of 38 units, comprising a mixture of private and affordable accommodation. This is an opportunity for Stevenage to deliver unique development of aspirational and contemporary homes. Ellis Avenue, a development of 11 units, comprising 1 and 2 bed flats within a two storey flat block within Stevenage Old Town.

Total Quantity or Scope

Stevenage Borough Council has ambitious plans to build a mixture of private and affordable aspirational and contemporary homes across two separate sites. The schemes will promote sustainability and deliver an anticipated total of 49 homes subject to achieving Planning permission at the sites. The plan is to build 38 units at the site named Cartref (Site A) and 11 Homes at the site named Ellis Avenue (Site B). Site A comprises a mixture of twenty-six 3 and 4 bed dwellings and a three-storey flat block comprising of twelve 1 and 2 bed units.Site B will see the demolition of two existing 4 bedroom properties, and the construction of eleven 1 and 2 bed flats within a two storey block. Public consultation on both sites will be progressing in November 2023, after which a planning application will be submitted. Site layouts for both sites and proposed tenure mix are available as appended documents to the tender.Stevenage Borough Council are seeking a price for each of the sites, however only the total price will be evaluated. Stevenage Borough Council reserves the right to halt progress on the development and Planning aspects of the scheme at any time, and there is no guarantee that the successful contractor will be allowed to fulfil all elements of the contract. This is being offered as one lot in order to secure value for money.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of four years, with the option to extend the Contract up to two further years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.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.

CPV Codes

• 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.com or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:30.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.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 organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council`s requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Contract.