Employers Agent Framework

Employers Agent Framework

Summary

NFP’s fully comprehensive Employers Agent Framework acts on behalf of the employer to provide both development and construction duties. Services can include:

  • Drafting the project execution plan
  • Managing the briefing and scope definition process
  • Appointing design consultants
  • Managing clients and third-party liaison
  • Preparing employer’s requirements and other tender documentation
  • Implementing change control and supporting use of warranties to meet the requirements of third parties
  • Day to day project management

Supporting Documents

Employers Agent Framework

  • Category

    Construction & Development

  • Contract Notice

    2018/S 148-338848

  • Award Notice

    2019/S 146-360145

  • CPV Code

    71000000 : Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
    71530000 : Construction consultancy
    72224000 : Project management consultancy
    71541000 : Construction project management
    71520000 : Construction supervision
    71248000 : Supervision of project and documentation
    71324000 : Quantity surveying
    71521000 : Construction-site supervision
    71317210 : Health and safety consultancy

  • NUTS Code

    UK

  • Duration

    4 years - Up to £200,000,000.00

  • Expiry Date

    31st July 2023

  • Direct Selection

    Yes

  • Mini Competition

    Yes - 80% Quality / 20% Cost (10% +/- allowance)

  • Contract Type

    JCT, TPC or bespoke T&C's

  • Cost Model

    Schedule of rates

  • Access Fee

    Up to £5m - £750
    £5m to £10m - £1,000
    £10m to £15m - £1,500
    £15m to £25m - £2,000
    £25m to £50m - £3,000
    £50m to £100m - £5,000

Framework Appointees
How To Access

How can I use this Framework?

Our simple step process allows for both Direct Selection or Mini-Competition. Further information can be found below. Please note that Clients may enter into a contract for any duration that best allows for the performance of the requirement to be achieved.

Direct Selection

With the Direct Selection method, you may select the contractor who is ranked number 1, or any other contractor/ consultant on the following basis:

  • Where you have an existing relationship with the contractor/ consultant.
  • Where the Call Off has substantial similarities to a previous project the contractor/ consultant was involved with (under this Framework Agreement or not).
  • For reasons of urgency, where it is not reasonably practical to award the Call-Off Contract by way of a Mini-Competition.
  • Capability Criteria determining that only one framework appointee is capable of carrying out the Call-Off Contract.
  • Where the Client is able to determine which contractor/ consultant will provide it with the most economically advantageous offer.
  • Where the consultant has introduced the site.

Mini Competition

Our Mini-Competition process lets you expand beyond the framework’s original specification to meet your specific requirements. The framework partners from the relevant lot are invited to tender (where capable). This process typically takes 2-4 weeks. The capability criteria can be defined by the following:

  • The contractors capability to carry out a project of the size and complexity of the proposed project.
  • The contractors capability to carry out works and services in the locality of the proposed project.
  • The contractors financial stability and standing.
  • The contractors health and safety record.
  • The contractors capacity, taking into account the value of Works and Services already awarded to it under the Framework Agreement.
Next Steps

Call-off Procedure (E-Sign)

NFP has simplified the Call-off process to steps allowing you access to our framework within minutes.

Confidentiality Agreement

Please note that this form is designed for Public Sector clients only. If you are an interested supplier, please use our live chat button.

The form below is designed to protect the commerciality of suppliers and the integrity of the Framework. Clients will need to complete the fields prompted within the form, to allow password-protected access for Steps 2, 3.

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Specification

Step 2 contains the Framework specification, the schedules of requirements, KPI’s etc. To gain access you will need to complete Step 1, whereby a password will be issued. To obtain a copy, you will need to sign the document, taking ownership of the version. A pdf copy will be automatically sent to your email address.

 

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Cost Model / Bid Submission

This step contains the bid submission of the direct selection Call-off service provider. These rates are usually indicative as further savings are presented as part of the framework tender. Again, this element is password protected due to the document containing commercially sensitive information. To obtain a copy, you will need to sign the document, taking ownership of the version. A pdf copy will be automatically sent to your email address.

 

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Direct Selection

This step will allow your organisation to Direct Select an Appointee from the Framework. The E-Sign Form contains the joining agreement and contract. The form allows for schedules, amendments and requirements to be inserted. For audit purposes NFP will need to retain a copy of the form in order for the contract to be effective.

 

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Joining Agreement & Contract

Mini Competition

NFP’s Mini Competition procedure is advantageous for clients who feel that the terms laid down in the Framework Agreement are not specific enough for the particular Call-off. The 2006/2015 Regulations do not specify how a Mini Competition should be run, therefore NFP has set out its procedure in the document below.

Mini Competition Procedure

NFP has also included a Mini Competition template that clients may wish to use.

NFP Mini Tender Template

To proceed, please complete the Joining Agreement found below.

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