Managed Service Agreement (MSA) for Professional Services
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About this tender
1. Project Overview & Scope Title of Procurement Activity: Managed Service Agreement (MSA) for Professional Services. Description of Requirements: The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) intends to establish a prequalified panel of suppliers to provide professional services, specifically focusing on Project Management and Surveillance for construction. Purpose/Objectives: The MSA aims to streamline procurement processes, address critical resourcing shortfalls, and ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes for the annual capital, maintenance, and operational delivery programs. This performance-based framework will reward high-performing service providers with prioritised work. 2. Classification & Categories UNSPSC Codes: 80101600, 72141000, 81102201, 81101517 and 81101500 Procurement Type: Services. Panel Type: Managed Service Agreement (Stage 1). 3. Estimated Timelines Estimated Market Release Date: Q3 2026 (subject to final approvals). Estimated Contract Term: An initial term of 3 years, with two optional extension periods of 2 years each (up to a total of 7 years). Engagement Duration: Individual task-based engagements are generally expected to be for durations of less than 6 months. 4. Location & Delivery Location of Delivery: Primarily focused on the Regional and Metro Capital Delivery, and scalability across wider Transport Services (and other divisions) in Victoria. 5. Participation Requirements Mandatory Requirements: Suppliers must demonstrate a track record in construction project management and surveillance within a performance-managed environment. Local Jobs First (LJF): This procurement may be subject to the Local Jobs First Policy; details will be provided in the formal Request for Tender (RFT). Performance Framework: The panel will utilise a performance-based framework featuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Result Areas (KRAs) to manage and reward service provider performance. Social Procurement: Objectives related to knowledge transfer from experienced professional contractors will be considered. 6. Contact Information Nominated Contact: Tenderservices@transport.vic.gov.au Note on Probity: This Advance Tender Notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Information provided is subject to change at the Department's discretion. Key Features MSA Stage 1 Detail Primary Services Project Management and Surveillance Selection Process Open-market process leading to a ranked panel Pricing Model Lump sum pricing based on agreed hourly rates
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