Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c06-7253-7051-a7e7-30a2a9b15b29/16-170-concession-contract-for-the-provision-of-an-engine-of-the-north-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 16 170 Concession Contract for the Provision of an Engine of the North Framework Delivery Provider [Cheshire East Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-east-borough-council) Open field Estimated value £2,000,000 to £5,000,000 Published 26 Jul 2016 Deadline Closed 31 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Engine of the North Limited (EotN) is a company owned & controlled by Cheshire East Council (CEC) & keen to set up a number of procurement related National Framework Agreements covering various work areas, which will be open for all public sector bodies to use as well as EotN. CEC on behalf of EotN is assisting with the procurement of a commercial partner in the form of this tender; a concession contract for the provision of a framework delivery provider (“the Provider”). The Provider will provide development, procurement, marketing & contract management services to EotN in delivering these Frameworks. The contract term is 3 years +1 +1 & value is up to an estimated £2m to be generated through the framework with a proposed rebate to be shared between EOTN and the Provider over the contract term. The contract will be let between EotN & the Provider who will develop frameworks on behalf of EotN; the 1st framework required is Volumetric Modular Housing enabling the efficient procurement of a supply chain relating to volumetric modular construction projects. It is EotN’s intention to utilise the Frameworks developed for its own purposes within Cheshire East. CEC has an ambition to directly deliver (via EotN) 3000 new residential units, focusing mainly on starter homes over the next few years. The Provider to procure framework suppliers, promote and market the framework for public sector access, , contract manage framework and all call off contracts; all on behalf of EotN & o generate an income stream in the form of a rebate for each call off contract underthe Framework. Award criteria is specified in documents available on the Chest Portal. You will need to register on the Chest at [procontract.due-north.com/register](https://procontract.due-north.com/register) search under Cheshire East Procurement and the title provided further above. Read full description ## CPV classification Procurement consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f09eb480-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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