Framework for Professional Consultancy Services

The estimated value of the Framework is approximately (£9,260,000.00) over 4-years. Information and documentation relating to the framework agreement was published on YORtender - https://yortender.eu-supply.com.

The services performed on the framework will be in strict accordance with Kirklees Councils conditions including the project management handbook which will be published with the tender. This details an adaptation of the RIBA stages in line with the following: • Stage 1 - Project Initiation • Stage 2 - Project Development & Approval • Stage 3 - Design • Stage 4 - Tendering • Stage 5 - Construction • Stage 6 - Project Completion & Review

The Scope of Services for Architecture shall comprise the provision of design services including designs, specifications, advice and information with due regard to functionality, build quality and impact, build-ability, construction safety, operation and maintenance . The Consultant will be required to provide a level of resource to achieve the programme for a specific commission and the resource proposed shall be both competent and suitably qualified to provide the required level of service for the complexity of the specific commission.

This Lot requires that Architects hold, as a minimum, RIBA accreditation. The Scope of Services for Multi-Disciplinary shall comprise the provision of design services including designs, specifications, advice and information with due regard to functionality, build quality and impact, build ability, construction safety, operation and maintenance.

The disciplines covered shall be Architecture, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Structural/Light Civil Engineering and Landscape Architecture. The Lead Consultant under a multi-disciplinary commission will always be the Architect unless specifically requested otherwise by the Client.

The Scope of Services for Quantity Surveying shall cover all the key duties outlined in the Specification for Stages 1 to 6 for all Contracts. The Consultant will be required to provide a level of resource to achieve the programme for a specific commission and the resource proposed shall be both competent and suitably qualified to provide the required level of service for the complexity of the specific commission.

This Lot requires that Consultants hold, as a minimum, RICS Accreditation. The Scope of Services for Structural & Light Civil Engineering shall comprise the following work elements: Earthworks and excavation; Foundations including forms of piling but not the design of the piling; Earth and water retaining structures including reinforced earth; Ground and surface treatment; Local and main, public health and land drainage; inspection chambers, sewers, interceptors, tanks, treatment works and ground dewatering; Paving and surfacing; roads, car parks and footpaths; Structures in in-situ or precast concrete employing unreinforced, reinforced or pre-stressed techniques; Structures in masonry, brickwork or blockwork, unreinforced or reinforced; Structures in Demolition of structures; Metalwork, ferrous or non-ferrous; Building information modelling (BIM); and Provide cost estimates, evaluation of tenders and variation review

The key task is the provision of lift consultancy services on selected schemes and programmes of work. The Scope of Services for Building Surveying shall comprise the following work elements, irrespective of whether the Consultant is providing the work elements under a Single Discipline commission (in which case the Consultant will also act as Lead Consultant in accordance with the requirement of this Specification) or under a Multi-Disciplinary commission (in which case the Consultant will be appointed as part of a wider design team and will report to a Lead Consultant): Providing cost information for use in the council's asset management portfolio; Investigations and feasibility studies including cost estimates; DDA and fire risk assessments surveys; To advise and act on behalf of us as Landlord or Tenants Surveyor Carrying out dilapidation's survey work to include review of lease and other supporting documentation, preparation and service of schedules, on our behalf as Landlord or Tenants Surveyor and achieve financial settlements in line with the Law of Property Act 1925 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1985; Redesign and refurbishment of all non-housing buildings in line with the councils statutory bodies e.g. Building Control and planning authorities; Management and coordination of single and multi-disciplinary works including take lead role as designer, principal designer, lead consultant, technical advisor, clerk of works and project manager; Liaison with and submission of LBC applications; Preparation of health and safety plans, risk assessments and associated CDM roles as required; Building fabric construction for pitched and flat roofs; Preparation of tender documentation including full technical specifications; Provide technical building knowledge and advice to senior managers, council members, planning and building control officers; Provision of CAD drawings for use with tender documentation; Onsite supervision of our partner organisations and private contractors; Use of existing framework agreements or traditional tender process to procure certain types of building fabric work; Financial control of the Council's budgets and funding streams; Preparation of design access statements; Preparation of documentation for use in both building regulation and listed building applications; Term contract management programming including gutter cleaning, elections and winter maintenance; Carry out reactive and planned maintenance works including responding to emergencies during period of severe weather or as requested from our individual Clients; Contribute to and advise Project Lead Consultant on issues of Inclusion and Diversity in line with the Council's policies, Building Regulations current best practice

Clerk of Works services shall be provided to support the breadth and depth of construction and engineering works delivered by the Council. This can include full scope of services on medium to large new capital projects and major building refurbishments to single discipline support for small revenue projects and inspection of building repairs. The Scope of Specialist Services for Conservation and Heritage Advice shall comprise but not be limited to the following work elements: Production of Conservation Audits and Conservation management Plans as required; Management and Co-ordination of Conservation Specialists on a given project or projects; Design advice for the alteration, refurbishment and/or extension of Listed Buildings or Heritage Assets; Carry out surveys and Listed Building /Heritage Asset Assessments; Providing appropriate Sustainability advice for listed buildings or heritage assets; Providing a leading role on effective dialogue with Local Planning Authority on matters related to the alteration, refurbishment and/or extension of listed buildings and/or heritage assets to ensure successful obtainment of planning consent and/or listed building and/or conservation area consent; Carry out or arrange Access audits and accessibility design advice for listed buildings or heritage assets where necessary; Liaise with other internal and external consultants from time to time in a collaborative manner in order to develop scheme and detailed designs; Provide estimates for the restoration and conservation costs of specific project commissions; Advising the project lead and or Council as owners of specific politically sensitive buildings at risk or redundant buildings; Advising on best practice and policy measures and controls both locally and nationally; Providing expert knowledge and awareness of regeneration projects where these may affect specific heritage assets commissions; Sourcing grants and other funding for conservation work to assist on specific project commissions; Liaise and negotiate with Historic England and other appropriate bodies as and when required on specific commissions to achieve the best outcome for a specific project commission as requested; Assist the Project Lead on provide best practice advice to conserving listed buildings and heritage assets where required by Local Authority Conservation and Planning Officers; Understand, advise and challenge if necessary, on the designation of heritage assets where this conflicts project client brief requirements; Contribute to and assist in consultations with and presentations at public enquiries if required; Contribute to and assist with the planning, management and supervision of long-term heritage assets if required; Contribute to and advise Project Lead Consultant with discharging the requirements of enforcement notices, Listed Building Conditions or any other specific Heritage Asset related Planning conditions and / or other related issues; Contribute to and advise the project lead consultant as appropriate on the current Building Safety Act and Construction Design and Management regulations; Contribute to and advise Project Lead Consultant on issues of Climate Change in line with the Council's policies, Building Regulations and current best practice; Contribute to and advise Project Lead Consultant on issues of Fire Strategy, Prevention, Detection and Suppression in cooperation with the Council's Fire Safety Teams, Building Regulations and current best practice; Contribute to and advise Project Lead Consultant on issues of Inclusion and Diversity in line with the Council's policies, Building Regulations current best practice