User Guide - EPS Northwest
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1. ENGINEERING amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services User Guide Version 1 3 Contents PAGE Introduction 3 EPS A Brief Outline and Scope of services 4 Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities 17 Client Engagement with the EPS Framework and NWCH 19 Consultant Partner Engagement with Client 20 Consultant Partner Engagement with NWCH 21 Performance Management 22 Access Agreement 24 Introduction This Guide is intended to inform clients about the Engineering and Professional Services EPS Framework and how it can be accessed and used Utilisation of consultant partners from this framework is described in this Guide which makes cross references to key framework tender and contract documents forming the legal basis upon which services may be selected The Guide is accompanied by all relevant documentation that clients will need to inform themselves that the services have been properly procured and how they are structured the consultants that are on the framework and what the process is and how to use it The Guide will communicate to prospective clients what is on offer allowing the client to assess whether it will work for them if necessary with advice from legal procurement advisors It spells out the roles and responsibilities of the three main parties to the framework i e Consultants on the Framework Clients and the North West Construction Hub NWCH It is ex2. Economic Support amp Operating European Regional Develop Funding actions plans Risk Management Science and Research Leisure and Tourism Information Technology and Strategy Development Management of Procurement Preparation of work packages suitable to tender Monitoring of Construction Works Health Safety Environment Management Health Safety Environment Management Services include but are not limited to CDM Advisory Consultancy Services Gateway Reviews Knowledge Transfer Share Best Practice Skills Training Delivery Regeneration Landscaping Artisan applies to Lots 4 14 Includes reporting on Area Regeneration Studies Master Plans and Sub regional Strategies Landscape Townscape analysis Town Master planning Urban Design amp Guidance Feasibility Studies Site Appraisals Preparation of work packages suitable to tender Planning Applications Landscape design Public Art Procurement Presentation Visualisations Advice on Best Practice amp Government Policy Monitoring of Construction Works Adoption works Heritage Landscape Studies Community Engagement Sustainability Transport Planning amp Studies Liaison with Dependant Parties Training North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 9 33 User Guide www eps northwest org uk EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services aaa Architectural Design applies to Lots 15 25 Production of affordable and sustainable ar
3. and the Framework Agreement 3 3 will notify NWCH of the details of any Framework Partner it appoints under a Contract 3 4 will ensure that where a drawdown of services by the Client under the Framework is made via an initial order and or purchase order the Client shall immediately thereafter enter into a Contract in respect of that drawdown 3 5 shall provide to the framework management team performance feedback for each individual appointment made by it of the respective Framework Partner North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 28 33 User Guide EDS GINEERING amp www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES Access Agreement 4 The Client acknowledges that NWCH shall have no liability to the Client under this Access Agreement or otherwise in respect of the provision of any services by a Framework Partner to the Client The suitability of the terms of this Access Agreement the Framework Agreement and or any drawdown Contract shall be entirely the responsibility of the Client B The Client shall indemnify the Council from and against any and all claims arising from any drawdown Contract that it enters into with a Framework Partner 6 The Client shall not during the period of the Framework or any Contract or at any time thereafter make use for its own purposes or disclose to any person except as may be required by law or to its professional advisers for the purposes of this Contract or for the
4. the consultants from the Lot which services your need and appoint a winner Mini competitions are to be conducted along the same lines as the original framework assessment i e 50 50 Quality Cost e Directly appoint a commission to a consultant ranked first in the Lot relevant to your need e Base the commercial aspect of any appointment agreement on the commercial offer made by the appointed consultant as per their original framework bid and in accordance with the overall framework agreement e Satisfy yourself that whichever appointment route is taken that you are complying with your own organisation s Financial Procurement regulations re supplier selection award within the context of an OJEU compliant procured framework A consultant will be appointed in compliance with the framework agreement and all of its terms and conditions according to the information prescribed within this EPS Guide The managers of the framework will monitor performance and activity being undertaken within the framework and will have knowledge of all commissions As part of this management commercial offers from EPS Consultants will be assessed to ensure they align with the agreed Framework rates and the prescribed terms for future adjustment of those rates North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 15 33 User Guide EDS www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services 1 Mini
5. 14 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan High fees 150 000 North West Lot 15 Architectural Design Low fees up to 50 000 Cumbria Lot 16 Architectural Design Low fees up to 50 000 Lancashire North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 5 33 User Guide ENGINEERING amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services ES E Lot 17 Architectural Design Low fees up to 50 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 18 Architectural Design Low fees up to 50 000 Merseyside Lot 19 Architectural Design Low fees up to 50 000 Cheshire Lot 20 Architectural Design Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cumbria Lot 21 Architectural Design Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Lancashire Lot 22 Architectural Design Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 23 Architectural Design Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Merseyside Lot 24 Architectural Design Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cheshire Lot 25 Architectural Design High fees 150 000 North West Lot 26 Sustainability amp Environment Low fees up to 50 000 North West Lot 27 Sustainability amp Environment Medium fees 50 000 150 000 North West Lot 28 Sustainability amp Environment High fees 150 000 North West Lot 29 Valuation amp Market Analysis Low fees up to 50 000 North West Lot 30 Valuation amp Market Analysi
6. 273 27 October 2010 and who may wish to drawdown Engineering and Professional Services under the Framework Agreement In consideration of the obligations set out in this Agreement and the payment of 1 by the Client to the NWCH receipt of which is hereby acknowledged IT IS AGREED AS FOLLOWS 1 Unless otherwise specified in this Agreement all words expressions and meanings shall have the same meaning as those set out in the Framework Agreement 2 Any drawdown of services under the Framework Agreement shall be subject to the Client entering into the prescribed form of Contract with the Framework Partner Each drawdown Contract entered into by the Client and the Framework Partner must be specific to the services being provided to the Client inclusive of the Lot discipline and requisite contract values set down within the Lots North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 27 33 User Guide amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk Access Agreement 3 The Client confirms and agrees that it 3 1 has been supplied with and or has accessed via the NWCH s internet portal a copy of the Framework Agreement and a copy of the NWCH drawdown Contract together with the document entitled User Guide and the Client has read and understood the terms therein 3 2 will let a Contract and select a Framework Partner in a manner that is compliant with the Public Contract Regulations 2006 as amended
7. 50 000 Lancashire Lot 56 Quantity Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 57 Quantity Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Merseyside Lot 58 Quantity Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Cheshire Lot 59 Quantity Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cumbria Lot 60 Quantity Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Lancashire Lot 61 Quantity Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 62 Quantity Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Merseyside North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 7 33 User Guide ENGINEERING amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services a SS Lot 63 Quantity Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cheshire Lot 64 Quantity Surveying High fees 150 000 North West Lot 65 Building Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Cumbria Lot 66 Building Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Lancashire Lot 67 Building Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 68 Building Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Merseyside Lot 69 Building Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Cheshire Lot 70 Building Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cumbria Lot 71 Building Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Lancashire Lot 72 Building Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Gtr Manchester Lo
8. Competition Default Option Expression of Interest EOI Client issues a simple and basic outline brief to all consultants on the Lot relevant to their need asking if they want to express an interest in engaging in a mini competition in connection with service delivery as outlined in the brief All who accept would be sent and invited to respond to a Mini Competition tender document Mini Competition is a streamlined tender document sent out to all interested parties with the response made by the time and in the format required by the client A tender document may contain Background Introduction to the service requirement Key Client requirements 50 50 Quality Cost criteria assessment Statement of proposed scoring methodology weighting of scores Quality criteria which may include o CVs of personnel proposed to deliver the service o Method statement programme of proposed service delivery o Any added value possibilities relative to the service delivery e Cost Criteria which may include o Commercial proposal based on stated framework rates for people proposed multiplied by the task time to undertake the delivery in line with the method statement o Commercial proposal could be either fixed price or an actual cost maximum price and evidenced to be based on framework rates Clients then receive and score submissions after which interviews may be held to clarify issues validate their proposal Scoring is then concluded a
9. PS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services Objectives Ethos The EPS Framework sits alongside the three NWCH Construction Frameworks High Medium and Low Value Both Construction and EPS have been set up to operate and deliver to a range of common principles and objectives Whilst Construction and EPS can be accessed and used independently of each other it is expected that Constructor Partners and Consultant Partners deliver their services to the North West Public Sector community in a manner aligned to these common principles and objectives as follows Common Principles amp Objectives e For every 1 spent maximise client value and benefit e To deliver a high quality client focussed service at all times e To maximise process time and cost efficiencies to give the public sector value for money e To work in a partnering collaborative manner e To support client values and objectives e Lever as much added value as possible into the service delivery e To learn and continuously improve North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 12 33 User Guide EDS INEERING amp www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services Service Selection A client begins the service selection process by completing the EPS Learn More Contact Form which can be found on the website eps northwest org uk We will provide you with a password to access further learning d
10. ation of Performance Indicator Feedback e Performance Indicator information will be made available and fed back into the Lot e pack for consideration when making consultant partner selections North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 25 33 User Guide EDS ENGINEERING amp www eps northwest org uk PROFESSIONAL SEOES Access Agreement SE EEE eee This Agreement is dated the leave blank until signed by both sides day of 2014 BETWEEN 1 THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER of PO Box 532 Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA trading as the North West Construction Hub the NWCH 2 insert name of organisation of insert address the Client BACKGROUND A The NWCH entered into a Framework Agreement dated 2 November 2012 for the provision of Engineering and Professional Services the Framework Agreement B The Consultants appointed under that framework are listed in the OJEU Contract Award Notice dated 4 August 2012 ref 2012 S 149 248605 hereafter referred to as the Framework Partner North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 26 33 User Guide amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk Access Agreement ee eee B The Client is a 3 party organisation referred to and set out in the OJEU Notice Ref 2010 S188 287528 dated 28 September 2010 as amended by OJEU Notices Ref s 2010 S201 305644 15 October 2010 and 2010 S209 318
11. chitectural building design RIBA plan project briefs specifications design guides and design codes planning applications and building control applications Breeam assessments infrastructure studies design audit historic estate advise DDA amp access arrangements design quality whole life cost regeneration energy conservation and sustainability advice and implementation preparation of work packages suitable to tender procurement management monitoring of construction works health safety environment management Health Safety Environment Management Services include but are not limited to CDM Advisory Consultancy Services training Sustainability amp Environment applies to Lots 26 28 Sustainability Innovation Buildings Communities Environment Management Services Carbon Reduction Impact Assessment Advice on Best Practice amp Government legislation Feasibility Studies Marketing Events Site Safety and Regulatory Assessments Contaminated Land Waste Management Land Reclamation amp Remediation Management Ecology Archaeology Sustainability Development Renewable Energies BREEAM CEEQUAL Environmental Technologies and Services Pollution Control Flooding Invasive Weed Noise and Air Quality Rural and Coastal Issues Health Design Regeneration and skills Whole Life Cost Considerations Sustainable Procurement Preparation of work packages suitable to tender Monitoring of Construction Works Training Valuation and Ma
12. es ENNIUS sc Engineering amp Professional Services 18 33 User Guide Alternate option Direct Appointment Client Selects the No 1 Consultant on the Lot Client issues Project Brief to Consultant Consultant submission accepted or rejected EDS ENGINEERING amp www eps northwest org uk PROFESSIONAL SEOES Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities The three principal parties stakeholders to this Framework are Consultants appointed to the Framework Clients who wish to select services from the Framework and NWCH which has set up the Framework Consultants Support the NWCH brand and the ethos and objectives that it aspires to when selling services Engage with clients in delivering services in accordance with the Framework Agreement and the protocols set out in this Guide e Fully embrace the ethos and objectives of the NWCH in delivering services in a truly collaborative manner aimed at giving public sector clients value for money so that every public 1 spent will give maximum value added value e Engage positively in EPS Framework review meetings with NWCH held every six months Communicate with NWCH management as prescribed in this Guide by notifying their appointment and fee value for commissions making quarterly returns re workload payments received statement of management fee 1 rebate due for payment to NWCH and giving feedback on each commission on client performance e Ensure that their
13. etails i e OJEU Framework Agreements Consultant Listings In order to obtain the specific consultant pricing and contact details the client will be expected to provide a project description including an outline of service s required by discipline the expected fee level and project location Initially clients will also be required to accept the provisions of and sign an Access Agreement document which can be found on the website a sample of which is provided at the end of this guide The NWCH will then issue a consultant information e pack for the applicable lot s to allow the selection to take place The e pack contains e Consultants original tender scores and rankings for relevant lot e Consultants contact details for relevant lot e Framework rates for relevant discipline The selection process outlined in this user guide must be adhered to due to the sensitive commercial nature of the information contained within the e packs and as such the e packs will be issued only on a project specific basis North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 13 33 User Guide EDS www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 14 33 User Guide EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services With the e pack as a client you can e Run an Expression of Interest and Mini competition with
14. ievement appropriately Re tender the EPS Framework North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 20 33 User Guide EDS www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES Client Engagement with the EPS Framework and NWCH aa EE EEE Process for engagement e Read and understand this entire document Select consultants in a manner compliant with the EPS Framework Agreement and protocols set out in this Guide see specifically Service Selection in the EPS A Brief Outline section of this Guide e Notify NWCH of details of Consultant Partner appointment e Offer performance feedback per appointment of each Consulting Partner North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 21 33 User Guide amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk Consultant Partner Engagement with Client Process for engagement e Take receipt of an EOI from a client prospective client and respond in a manner compliant with the EPS Framework Agreement and protocols set out in this Guide see specifically Service Selection in the EPS A Brief Outline section of this Guide North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 22 33 User Guide www eps northwest org uk FROTSOV SERIES Consultant Partner Engagement with NWCH SESE EE aaa EZ Process of Engagement Notify NWCH of details of each appointment by a client Make quarterly returns re workload payments received stateme
15. ion Health Safety Environment Management Health Safety Environment Management Services include but are not limited to CDM Advisory Consultancy Services Training Building Surveying applies to Lots 65 75 Production of Affordable and Sustainable Building upgrade and refurbishment projects Preparing Schedules General Building Condition Surveys Structural Surveys Preparation of Specifications Whole Life Cost Considerations Preparation of work packages suitable to tender Procurement Management Monitoring of Construction Works Health Safety Environment Management Health Safety Environment Management Services include but are not limited to CDM Advisory Consultancy Services Training Multi discipline Services applies to Lots 76 78 Master planning and Urban Design Architecture Landscaping Design Services Property Services Property Services include but are not limited to Architects Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying Services Strategic development assessments Presentation Visualisations Environmental Sustainability Archaeology Ecology Heritage Public Art Project and Programme Management Service to act on behalf of the Client Health Safety Environment Management Health Safety Environment Management Services include but are not limited to CDM Advisory Consultancy Services Training North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 11 33 User Guide www eps northwest org uk E
16. nt of management fee 1 rebate due for payment to NWCH via pro forma process Attend an EPS Framework Review meeting held every six months Performance feedback of client per appointment via pro forma process For any other queries that are not dealt with in this Guide please contact nwch manchester gov uk North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 23 33 User Guide amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk Performance Management NWCH hopes that this EPS Framework satisfies both clients and Consultant Partners To evidence performance NWCH has set up a simple indicator see below to be supported by brief comments via a pro forma process A good client is as important as a good consultant in achieving the best possible outcome from any given commission To that end performance indicators are required from both parties as follows e Client measures performance of Consultant e Consultant measures performance of Client Good performance will be recognised underachievement will be monitored and dealt with appropriately North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 24 33 User Guide EDS INEERING amp www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES Performance Management Frequency of Performance Indicator Feedback e First feedback Three months after appointment e Second feedback No later than three months after commission completion Communic
17. pected that representatives from client organisations using this framework have adequate knowledge and expertise in procurement matters and as such would procure the desired services in an appropriate manner f in any doubt it is recommended that they engage the support of procurement legal specialists from within their own organisation Please contact nwch manchester gov uk if you need further information or help North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 3 33 User Guide EDS www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services eee aaa EPS is a framework for public sector organisations in the North West region which provides for the selection of professional services relating to the following nine specialist areas of work Discipline Project amp Programme Management Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Architectural Design Sustainability amp Environment Valuation amp Market Analysis Mechanical Electrical Building Services Quantity Surveying Building Surveying Multi Discipline Services Procurement of the Framework The Framework has been procured by NWCH for use by any public sector organisation in the North West region Cumbria Lancashire Greater Manchester Merseyside and Cheshire The procurement process was via a full OJEU restricted procedure and there were no legal challenges to the process North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Profe
18. proper performance of the Services any contract documents or any confidential secret or proprietary information therein or in any material provided by the NWCH or the Framework Partner to the Client pursuant to the Framework Agreement and or any Contract or prepared by the Framework Partner pursuant to the Contract all of which information including any information disclosed regarding the tender and tender prices shall be deemed to be and to remain confidential secret and proprietary North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 29 33 User Guide EDS www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES Access Agreement NWCH OBLIGATIONS 7 The Council of the City of Manchester trading as the North West Construction Hub shall 7 1 provide guidance and advice requested by the Client on the application and use of the Framework and 7 2 process performance management feedback from the Client and the Framework Partner and make such information available on the Framework performance management engine in the interests of all parties and 7 3 identify good performance by the Framework Partner and monitor and deal with any poor performance levels or issues TERM 8 This Agreement shall take full force and effect on the date of signature of this Agreement and shall continue until expiry or earlier termination of the Framework Agreement or termination of this Agreement under clause 9 North West Construction Hub Enginee
19. ring amp Professional Services 30 33 User Guide EDS NGINEERING amp www eps northwest org uk PROFESSIONAL SERVOES Access Agreement a SSE BB TERMINATION 9 This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon serving three 3 months written notice on the other party NOTICES 10 Any notice given under this Agreement shall be in writing and served upon the recipient personally by hand delivery or by first class recorded delivery or special delivery post and shall be deemed served on the day of delivery if delivered by hand or 48 hours after posting if sent by recorded or special delivery post the address for service of each party shall in the case of the NWCH be to the Director of the NWCH s Service Department and in the case of the Client to insert job title of appropriate SRO at the address stated above ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING 11 This Access Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Client and the NWCH for accessing and drawing down services from the Framework North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 31 33 User Guide amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk Access Agreement LAW AND GOVERNANCE 12 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with English law and the English Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction with regard to all matters arising from it Signed on behalf of the NWCH by Signed on behalf of the Client by A
20. rket Analysis applies to Lots 29 31 Includes Acquisitions Compulsory Purchase Valuation Strategic advice Development amp Funding and Asset Management Market strategies Market Design Mechanical Electrical Building Services applies to Lots 43 53 Production of Affordable and Sustainable Engineering Design upgrading and refurbishment projects Asset Condition Surveys Design Management Feasibility Studies Utility Assessments Whole Life Cost Assessment Electrical Services Mechanical Services CCTV and Access Control Noise Control Energy Efficiency Whole Life Cost Considerations Preparation of work packages suitable to tender Procurement Management Monitoring of Construction Works Health Safety Environment Management Health Safety Environment Management Services include but are not limited to CDM Advisory Consultancy Services Training North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 10 33 User Guide www eps northwest org uk EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services a ESSEN Quantity Surveying applies to Lots 54 64 Deliver Affordable and Sustainable refurbishment projects Commercial or mixed use developments Land Remediation Infrastructure projects Appraisal work Direct Development and Post Agreement Monitoring Whole Life Cost Considerations Preparation of work packages suitable to tender Procurement Management Monitoring of Construction Works Contract Administrat
21. s Medium fees 50 000 150 000 North West Lot 31 Valuation amp Market Analysis High fees 150 000 North West a Lot 43 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Low fees up to 50 000 Cumbria Lot 44 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Low fees up to 50 000 Lancashire North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 6 33 User Guide ENGINEERING amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services ae Lot 45 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Low fees up to 50 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 46 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Low fees up to 50 000 Merseyside Lot 47 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Low fees up to 50 000 Cheshire Lot 48 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cumbria Lot 49 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Lancashire Lot 50 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 51 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Merseyside Lot 52 Mechanical Electrical Building Services Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cheshire Lot 53 Mechanical Electrical Building Services High fees 150 000 North West Lot 54 Quantity Surveying Low fees up to 50 000 Cumbria Lot 55 Quantity Surveying Low fees up to
22. services are procured in accordance with the terms of the EPS Framework Agreement and the appointment protocols stated in this Guide North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 19 33 User Guide EDS www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities Clients Sign an Access Agreement a sample of which can be found at the end of this guide Engage with Consultant Partners in selecting services in accordance with the EPS Framework Agreement and the protocols set out in this Guide Communicate with NWCH management as prescribed in this Guide in terms of notifying your appointment of a consultant and fee value for commission and giving feedback on each commission on Consultant Partner performance Provide supplementary financial checks at the time of selection to satisfy your organisation that the financial status of Consultant Partners under consideration remains positive at that time Improve service by discussion and debate with NWCH NWCH Procure the EPS Framework Facilitate and administer the online process of client s engagement to access and select professional services Provide advice on the use of the EPS Framework Process performance feedback from Clients and Consultant Partners and make that information available in the interests of all parties Review the operation and performance of the EPS Framework Recognise good performance Monitor and deal with underach
23. ssional Services 4 33 User Guide amp PROFESSIONAL SERVICES www eps northwest org uk EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services The delivery of services is structured around a lot matrix based on service type as per the nine services listed above region or sub region and fee value bands See below for a full list of the lots under the framework Lot 1 Project amp Programme Management Low fees up to 50 000 North West Lot 2 Project amp Programme Management Medium fees 50 000 150 000 North West Lot 3 Project amp Programme Management High fees 150 000 North West Lot 4 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Low fees up to 50 000 Cumbria Lot 5 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Low fees up to 50 000 Lancashire Lot 6 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Low fees up to 50 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 7 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Low fees up to 50 000 Merseyside Lot 8 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Low fees up to 50 000 Cheshire Lot 9 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cumbria Lot 10 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Lancashire Lot 11 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Gtr Manchester Lot 12 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Merseyside Lot 13 Regeneration Landscaping Artisan Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cheshire Lot
24. t 73 Building Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Merseyside Lot 74 Building Surveying Medium fees 50 000 150 000 Cheshire Lot 75 Building Surveying High fees 150 000 North West Lot 76 Multi Discipline Services Low fees up to 50 000 North West Lot 77 Multi Discipline Services Medium fees 50 000 150 000 North West Lot 78 Multi Discipline Services High fees 150 000 North West a OO North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 8 33 User Guide www eps northwest org uk EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services ae The EPS Framework is an overarching agreement through which any public sector organisation in the North West can select a service or services from a range of providers and enter into an individual contract based on the EPS Third Party Drawdown Contract agreement with that provider according to the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement NWCH Engineering amp Professional Services Scope of Services There are nine disciplines within this consultancy framework the information in this section provides an overall description of the scope of services required Project and programme management applies to Lots 1 3 Project and Programme Management Service to act on behalf of the Client to include upgrading and refurbishment of the land and premises land remediation infrastructure and development Business
25. uthorised Signatory Authorised Signatory Print name Print name Position Position North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 32 33 User Guide www eps northwest org uk FROTSOV SERIES
26. winner is selected client governance approval is obtained and the appointment is made North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 16 33 User Guide EDS www eps northwest org uk PROFESSION SERVES EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Services 2 Direct Appointment Alternate Option e Client is satisfied that the first ranked consultant from the Lot is relevant to their needs suits their purpose and also that the principle of Direct Appointment is compliant with their organisation s financial and procurement rules e Client issues a brief service requirement to the consultant and asks them for a service proposal which may include o CVs of personnel proposed to deliver the service o Method statement programme of proposed service delivery o Commercial proposal based on stated framework rates for people proposed multiplied by the task time to undertake the delivery in line with the method statement o Commercial proposal could be either fixed price or an actual cost maximum price and evidenced to be based on framework rates o An informal interview meeting could be held with the consultant to clarify issues validate their proposal The client would then consider the proposal and accept or decline North West Construction Hub Engineering amp Professional Services 17 33 User Guide EDS INEERING amp www eps northwest org uk PROFESSIONAL SECES EPS A Brief Outline amp Scope of Servic
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