Facilities Management and Workplace Services DPS

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a dynamic purchasing system for the provision of Facilities Management and Workplace related Services.
This dynamic purchasing system (DPS) will provide FM services to the Wider Public Sector and Central Government. It offers a compliant route to market for the procurement of lower value and / or less complex hard and soft FM services.
This DPS complements the Facilities Management and Workplace Services framework RM6232 which may be suitable for higher value procurements.
The services available include:
● Catering Services
● Cleaning Services
● Defence Only - End User Accommodation Services
● Helpdesk Services
● Landscaping Services
● Maintenance Services
● Miscellaneous FM Services
● Security Services
● Smart FM Solutions including Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) Services
● Specialist Defence FM Services
● Statutory Obligations / Compliance Services
● Visitor Support Services
● Waste Services

The value provided in Section II.1.5) is only an estimate. The Authority cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this DPS Agreement. The Authority expressly reserves the right:
(i) not to award any DPS Agreement as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
(ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the customer be liable for any costs incurred by the suppliers.
(iii) to make changes to the management charge applicable to this DPS in relation to both the percentage charged and the methodology used.
We consider that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE") may apply at the call for competition.
It is the Supplier’s responsibility to take their own advice and consider whether TUPE is likely to apply in the particular circumstances of the contract and to act accordingly.
On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this requirement. The link below to Gov.uk provides information on the GSC at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications.
Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for central government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cybersecurity risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders must be able to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a dynamic purchasing system for the provision of Facilities Management and Workplace related Services.
The DPS will offer an alternative route to market for lower value and / or less complex contracts and will look to attract SME suppliers. This DPS complements the existing Facilities Management Marketplace framework (RM6232) and provides customers with a range of procurement solutions. It offers a wide range of works and services for public sector estates, such as maintenance, response repairs, supply and installation works.
This agreement will also include services such as CAFM, help-desk services, and waste.
This DPS will be available to be utilised by Central Government Departments and all other UK Public Sector Bodies, including but not limited to, Local Authorities, Health, Police, Fire and Rescue, Education, Housing, Charities, Not for Profit, Nuclear and Devolved Administrations and International.
The Facilities Management and Workplace Services DPS will be organised into distinct categories to enable Suppliers to select all elements relevant to their service offering.
Customers can filter the elements to produce a shortlist of Suppliers to invite to a competition.
The four (4) distinct categories comprise of:
● Services
● Building Type
● Location
● Annual Contract Value Additional information: This Dynamic Purchasing Agreement (DPS) for the provision of Facilities Management and Workplace Services sits alongside a Framework Agreement for Facilities Management and Workplace Services (RM6232).

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