II.1)
Scope of the procurement
PRO004757-Services-Framework-Commercial Assurance, Commercial Consultancy and Project & Programme Management
66171000
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Financial consultancy services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
As part of our ongoing AMP8 Procurement Programme United Utilities is looking to procure partners to provide essential audit and assurance activities and provide consultancy services including project and programme management. This framework will support United Utilities during the AMP8 and AMP9 programmes which will involve major capital investments in the North West region.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
72224000
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Project management consultancy services
79212000
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Auditing services
79419000
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Evaluation consultancy services
79420000
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Management-related services
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Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD -
NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
As part of our ongoing AMP8 Procurement Programme United Utilities is looking to procure partners to provide essential audit and assurance activities and provide consultancy services including project and programme management.
This framework will support United Utilities during the AMP8 and AMP9 programmes which will involve major capital investments in the North West region.
Service required will include but is not limited to;-
Commercial Assurance & Resource:
The Consultant works with the commercial teams to provide strong project / technical knowledge, considering the different forms of actual cost reimbursement under the various contracts and then appropriately administering contractual entitlement i.e. identification of disallowed costs etc. However, due to constraints on time, work volume, auditing skills within the teams and lack of interrogation software; it is not always possible or practical for the commercial teams to undertake the required forensic / deep-dive audits.
Commercial Consultancy:
The Consultant provides Commercial Consultancy services that shall support the Employer during the AMP8 programme which will involve major capital investments in the North West region. In addition to the AMP8 programme, the Consultant may be required to provide services in respect of the close out of AMP7 and in support of AMP9 programmes. The AMP8 programme will require input from a range of third-party contractors and consultants in addition to the Employer’s own resources. The Employer may also require services to support the Employer’s Water Asset Management programme and Asset Maintenance programme during AMP8.
Project & Programme Management:
A Partnership developed between the existing UU Programme Management group and the appointed Consultant(s). The aim being to integrate the Consultant(s) and the existing organisation and thus bring better value to the delivery of the UU Capital Programme through innovation and knowledge sharing.
Key Information
Pre-qualification will take place via the EU Supply/Mercell e-tendering portal with a prior call to competition via the Find a Tender Service (FTS).
Dates (subject to change)
PQQ – April 2024
ITN – Summer 2024
Contract Award - Late 2024
We plan to hold a pre-tender engagement event in March 2024
II.3)
Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
30/04/2024