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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2021/S 000-023925/EN)
Nature of contract: Public works contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Type of bid required: Partial bid

Contract notice
Works

Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Places for People Group Limited
Postal address: 4 The Pavilions, Portway
Town: Preston
Postal code: PR2 2YB
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Craig Ainscow
Telephone: +44 1772897200
Email: info@procurementhub.co.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.procurementhub.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile:

The contract is awarded by central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge,at:
Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted:
electronically via:
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: Major Projects Framework 2
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 45000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Works
II.1.4) Short Description: Procurement Hub wishes to establish a framework agreement for a 4-year duration with an option to extend for a further 2 years.
Contractors are invited to apply for one of three lots for construction works and services as defined by the NUTS and CPV.
As a condition of the Framework Agreement, the successful Tenderer for each Lot will be required to tender a minimum of 70% of the value of each construction project awarded under the Framework to sub-contractors via Procurement Hub’s compliant solutions or alternative tender platforms. This will enable local supply chains and SMEs to bid for the vast majority of the Framework value. Current DPS solutions can be accessed via
This framework is available for use by public sector bodies (and their statutory successors) cited by name in Schedule 1 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and additionally listed online at
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 4200000000 Currency: GBPII.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for one lot only
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer 1
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title: Scotland

Lot No:1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000, 45100000, 45111000, 45110000, 45120000, 45200000, 45210000, 45212000, 45213000, 45214000, 45215000, 45216000, 45220000, 45230000, 45240000, 45250000, 45260000, 44211100, 45300000, 45310000, 45320000, 45330000, 45340000, 45350000, 45400000, 45410000, 45420000, 45430000, 45440000, 45450000, 50000000, 50700000, 50800000, 31121000, 70110000, 70111000, 70112000, 71000000, 71200000, 71300000, 71314000, 71314300, 71400000, 71500000, 71600000, 71700000, 71800000, 71900000, 72224000, 79993000, 79993100, 45211000, 70000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
SCOTLAND,Highlands and Islands,North Eastern Scotland,Southern Scotland,Eastern Scotland,West Central Scotland

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Experienced suppliers are invited to apply for construction works and services in Scotland. Applications are welcome from consortia, joint ventures etc. Such parties must form a single legal entity to contract with prior to contract award.
The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: housing, education, emergency services, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.
The works to principally be conducted under Major Projects Framework 2 will include all major project construction on new and existing buildings as well as retrofit, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance. It will also include the professional services attached to major project works such as architecture, employer’s agent and the various RIBA disciplines.
Whilst scope cannot be clearly defined at this stage, this justifies the approach of asking suppliers to bid on an industry tested pricing model that covers value banded fee model, pre-construction and construction costs and regional pricing variations that can be applied to all construction schemes
The works and services will comprise all types of building construction works and associated civil, mechanical, electrical and services works and may include design and other services as required for a develop and constructor design and build works. The provider will be expected to work closely, and co-operate with local government and other contracting authorities, in-house and external design consultants such as architects and employers agents, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators provided within the contract documentation.
As well as the minimum commitment to subcontract at least 70% of works to local supply chains and SMEs, framework partners will be required to undertake Modern Slavery awareness training for every project, demonstrate their financial stability, provide a commitment to social value and help support Members to achieve their NET zero targets.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 900000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
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: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the duration of the framework agreement by a further period of 24 months in accordance with the terms set out in the framework agreement.

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: To respond to this opportunity please click here:

II.2.1) Title: England and Wales

Lot No:2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000, 45100000, 45111000, 45120000, 45200000, 45210000, 45212000, 45213000, 45214000, 45215000, 45216000, 45220000, 45230000, 45240000, 45250000, 45260000, 45300000, 45310000, 45320000, 45330000, 45340000, 45350000, 45400000, 45410000, 45420000, 45430000, 45440000, 45450000, 44211100, 45110000, 31121000, 50000000, 50700000, 50800000, 70110000, 70111000, 70112000, 71000000, 71200000, 71300000, 71314000, 71314300, 71400000, 71500000, 71600000, 71700000, 71800000, 71900000, 72224000, 79993000, 79993100, 45211000, 70000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
EAST OF ENGLAND,LONDON,EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),WALES,SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND),SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND),YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER,NORTH WEST (ENGLAND),NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Experienced suppliers are invited to apply for construction works and services in England and Wales. Applications are welcome from consortia, joint ventures etc. Such parties must form a single legal entity to contract with prior to contract award.
The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: housing, education, emergency services, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.
The works to principally be conducted under Major Projects Framework 2 will include all major project construction on new and existing buildings as well as retrofit, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance. It will also include the professional services attached to major project works such as architecture, employer’s agent and the various RIBA disciplines.
Whilst scope cannot be clearly defined at this stage, this justifies the approach of asking suppliers to bid on an industry tested pricing model that covers value banded fee model, pre-construction and construction costs and regional pricing variations that can be applied to all construction schemes
The works and services will comprise all types of building construction works and associated civil, mechanical, electrical and services works and may include design and other services as required for a develop and constructor design and build works. The provider will be expected to work closely, and co-operate with local government and other contracting authorities, in-house and external design consultants such as architects and employers agents, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators provided within the contract documentation.
As well as the minimum commitment to subcontract at least 70% of works to local supply chains and SMEs, framework partners will be required to undertake Modern Slavery awareness training for every project, demonstrate their financial stability, provide a commitment to social value and help support Members to achieve their NET zero targets.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 3000000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
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: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the duration of the framework agreement by a further period of 24 months in accordance with the terms set out in the framework agreement.

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.2.1) Title: Northern Ireland

Lot No:3
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45000000, 45100000, 45111000, 45110000, 45211000, 44211100, 45120000, 45200000, 45210000, 45212000, 45213000, 45214000, 45215000, 45216000, 45220000, 45230000, 45240000, 45250000, 45260000, 45300000, 45310000, 45320000, 45330000, 45340000, 45350000, 45400000, 45410000, 45420000, 45430000, 45440000, 45450000, 50000000, 50700000, 50800000, 70110000, 70111000, 70112000, 71000000, 71200000, 71300000, 71314000, 71314300, 71400000, 71500000, 71600000, 71700000, 71800000, 71900000, 72224000, 79993000, 79993100, 31121000, 70000000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland,NORTHERN IRELAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement:
Experienced suppliers are invited to apply for construction works and services in Northern Ireland. Applications are welcome from consortia, joint ventures etc. Such parties must form a single legal entity to contract with prior to contract award.
The works and services will comprise all types of Construction works and services, including design and other services as required to design, develop and construct the works. The specific works and services that may be procured under the framework cannot be clearly defined at this stage, however the nature and types of works that may be required may include those services identified by CPV code on or in connection with any land or property and related asset owned, rented, leased or developed by any of the public sector bodies eligible to use the framework, or on property or related assets in which any of the public sector bodies may have an interest at the time or prospectively and may include projects in the following sectors amongst others: housing, education, emergency services, health, offices, transport, military, industrial and commercial buildings and other public sector operational buildings and establishments.
The works to principally be conducted under Major Projects Framework 2 will include all major project construction on new and existing buildings as well as retrofit, refurbishment, repairs and maintenance. It will also include the professional services attached to major project works such as architecture, employer’s agent and the various RIBA disciplines.
Whilst scope cannot be clearly defined at this stage, this justifies the approach of asking suppliers to bid on an industry tested pricing model that covers value banded fee model, pre-construction and construction costs and regional pricing variations that can be applied to all construction schemes
The works and services will comprise all types of building construction works and associated civil, mechanical, electrical and services works and may include design and other services as required for a develop and constructor design and build works. The provider will be expected to work closely, and co-operate with local government and other contracting authorities, in-house and external design consultants such as architects and employers agents, contractors and other partner providers. All contract performance will be monitored using a set of comprehensive performance indicators provided within the contract documentation.
As well as the minimum commitment to subcontract at least 70% of works to local supply chains and SMEs, framework partners will be required to undertake Modern Slavery awareness training for every project, demonstrate their financial stability, provide a commitment to social value and help support Members to achieve their NET zero targets.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 300000000 Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract,framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 72
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: The Contracting Authority has an option to extend the duration of the framework agreement by a further period of 24 months in accordance with the terms set out in the framework agreement.

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.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

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
Framework agreement with several operators

In the case of framework agreements,provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:

Procurement Hub recognises the considerable investment in infrastructure, equipment and people, process and systems required to create and manage the expert, local and responsive supply chains to operate this framework. An initial term of 48 months will only be extended by 24 months in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the procurement documentation.
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:2021/S 000-021605
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 2021-11-01 Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted:EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tender must maintain the tender
Duration in months:6(from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening tenders
Date: 2021-11-08 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
VI.3) Additional information:
Under the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the contracting authority must consider:
(a)How what is proposed to be procured might improve the economic, social and environmental well-being of the area where it exercises its functions; and
(b)How, in conducting the process of procurement, it might act with a view to securing that improvement.
Accordingly, the subject matter of the framework agreement has been scoped to take into account the priorities of the contracting authority relating to economic, social and environmental well-being. These priorities are described in the procurement documents.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

GO Reference: GO-2021927-PRO-18975449
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Official name: High Court of England and Wales
Postal address: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
Town: London
Postal code: WC2A 2LL
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Official name: High Court of England and Wales
Postal address: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand
Town: London
Postal code: WC2A 2LL
Country: United Kingdom

VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The Contracting Authority will observe a standstill period following the award of the framework agreement and conduct itself in respect of any appeals in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Official name: Cabinet Office
Postal address: 70 Whitehall
Town: London
Postal code: SW1A 2AS
Country: United Kingdom
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2021-09-27