PQ0239 - Technical PFI capital projects contract management

The Council requires a supplier for the provision of Technical PFI capital projects contract management services.

Birmingham City Council (BCC) has 4 PFI schools contracts incorporating 28 Schools/Academies. The contracts relate to design, build, finance and operate contractual agreements and are in place for between 25 to 35 years from commissioning:

• PPP1 - Birmingham Schools Partnership Limited - contract was signed in February 2000 and there are circa 15 years remaining of the operate phase.
• PPP2 - Transform Schools - contract was signed in March 2006 and there are circa 16 years remaining of the operate phase.
• BSF Phase 1a - Birmingham Lend Lease Partnership (BLLP) - contracts were signed in August 2009 and there are 19 years remaining of the operate phase.
• BSF Phase 1b - Birmingham Lend Lease Partnership (BLLP) - contracts were signed in August 2011 and there are 18 years remaining of the operate phase.

The proposed commission is to provide Birmingham City Council (BCC) with technical and contractual advice and, where required, project management support, relating to the need to adapt, develop and / or construct School estate to meet the increasing requirement for school pupil placements across a number of the PFI sites.

There is a requirement to:

• Prioritisation and evaluation of projects including ongoing live activities and PFI negotiations.
• Analysis of impact on the PFI including maximising the effectiveness of the sites
• Following detailed review with Schools, BCC and SPV, submittal of variations in line with contract and project requirements
• Interrogate, respond to and close out any SPV, SPV Lawyers, Funders Representatives and Sub-contractors' correspondence
• Undertake financial and contractual evaluation around Conditions & Costs proposed by the SPV partners, as part of facilitation
• Represent and support BCC during negotiation with SPV and provide project Risk Assessments / Matrix for Contractor to work to
• Delivery Phase - Facilitate works to be delivered in line with project requirements and costs; attend project meetings
• Support BCC delivery vehicle, provide expert advice during Commissioning Period
• Provide technical advice and negotiation to ensure PFI contractual integrity is captured and restored post completion.

The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation.

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Additional information:

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Delivery Notes

Birmingham

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Tender Documents

• Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder → — Tender notice
• Additional information on how to apply for this contract → — Tender notice