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Construction Contract Leads

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Future Academies

Lupus Street, 1 - 3 Waverley Lane

London

SW1V 3AT

Contact

Rachel OGrady

Email

tenders [at] rivapartnership.co.uk

Telephone

+44 01252977017

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKI - London

Internet address(es)

Main address

Buyer's address

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 to the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Future Academies - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Project Management Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 71541000 - ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ project management services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Future Academies is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Project Management (PM) consultant to support the delivery of a school rebuilding project. The project, which involves the comprehensive redevelopment of educational facilities, is progressing and we are preparing to tender for the PM services from RIBA Stage 4 and beyond. The appointed Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution and delivery of the project, adhering to the highest standards of quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. The project is anticipated to start on 1st Sept 2025 (subject to planning) and shall run through to Quarter 3 2029, subject to programme.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £223,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKI - London

Main site or place of performance

LONDON

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Future Academies is seeking to appoint an experienced and qualified Project Management (PM) consultant to support the delivery of a school rebuilding project. The project, which involves the comprehensive redevelopment of educational facilities, is progressing and we are preparing to tender for the PM services from RIBA Stage 4 and beyond. The appointed Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution and delivery of the project, adhering to the highest standards of quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. The project is anticipated to start on 1st Sept 2025 (subject to planning) and shall run through to Quarter 3 2029, subject to programme.

The Project Management consultant will be required to provide comprehensive services aligned with the key stages of the project, including but not limited to:

1.Planning Support

•Support the Trust during the planning approval period, ensuring timely coordination and resolution of any planning-related matters.

•Liaise with stakeholders to manage planning conditions and ensure compliance with local authority requirements.

2.Pre-ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Services

•Collaborate with the Architectural Design Team to finalise the design and prepare tender documentation for the procurement of the main contractor.

•Oversee and manage the tendering process, ensuring transparent and competitive procurement practices.

•Support the Pre-ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Services Agreement (PCSA) period, ensuring alignment between the Trust’s objectives and the appointed contractor’s approach.

•Prepare and coordinate all necessary documentation for the Design and Build (D&B) contract, ensuring readiness for execution.

3.ÂÜÀòÔ­´´ Phase (RIBA Stage 5)

•Act as Contract Administrator, overseeing the performance and compliance of the main contractor throughout the construction phase.

•Monitor project progress against the approved programme, budget, and quality standards, providing regular updates to the Trust.

•Facilitate effective communication and coordination between the Principal Contractor, Cost Consultant, Design Team, and other stakeholders to resolve any issues that may arise.

4.Handover and Close-Out (RIBA Stage 6)

•Manage the close-out process, ensuring all contractual deliverables, including documentation, certifications, and as-built information, are completed and handed over to the Trust.

•Oversee the snagging process and ensure all identified defects are rectified before practical completion.

•Coordinate the transition to the operational phase, ensuring a seamless handover of the facilities to the Trust.

•Support the Trust during the 12-month defects period, ensuring timely resolution of any issues that arise.

Value of the contract: £223,000

Additional information:

•The contract will start on 1st September 2025

•It is mandatory for the successful provider to have or commit to obtaining the following insurances:

oPublic liability insurance cover of at least £10 million (ten million pounds sterling);

oProfessional indemnity insurance cover of at least £5 million (five million pounds sterling); and

oEmployer’s liability insurance cover of at least £10 million (ten million pounds sterling)

•Additional requirements:

oExtensive and demonstrable experience in managing educational and public-sector construction projects

oProven expertise in planning, procurement, and contract administration.

oExceptional stakeholder management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

oComprehensive familiarity with public sector projects including DfE Spec 21.

•The client reserves the right not to appoint as a result of this tender process

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £223,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start date

1 September 2025

End date

31 December 2029

This contract is subject to renewal

No

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:

Only candidates that meet the minimum selection criteria will progress to tender stage. A minimum of 5 candidates (or less, in the event less than 5 meet the minimum criteria) and a maximum of 10 candidates, will progress.

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: 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

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

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions

Extensive and demonstrable experience in managing educational and public-sector construction projects

Proven expertise in planning, procurement, and contract administration.

Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Comprehensive familiarity with public sector projects including DfE Spec 21.

Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

23 January 2025

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates

14 February 2025

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The contracting authority reserves the right not to appoint as a result of this tender process and/ or to cancel this tender process at any time.

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GO Reference: GO-20241220-PRO-28966289

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Future Academies

Lupus Street

London

SW1V 3AT

Country

United Kingdom