Project Manager - ‘Àrainneachd Àlainn’ Community Hub and Environment Centre

Tender description

NUDC would like to contract a Project Manager to complete key deliverables to enable the opening of the ‘Àrainneachd Àlainn’ Community Hub and Environment Centre; meeting the objectives of the successful funding applications, funder agreements and stakeholder requirements. Lot 1: 8,370.89 GBP inclusive of any VAT and expenses Deliverables to be achieved within fixed priced contract 1. Develop a project management plan for activities, deliverables and risks and update monitoring plan. 2. Project Management of Asset transfer completion of the former Lochmaddy School. 3. Project Management of the Environment Centre in the former sports hall, working with tendered contractors. 4. Project Management of the external toilet block, working with the planning authority and contractors. 5. Establish a community based sub-committee and complete further community consultation in liaison with the architect. 6. Ensure the building is fit for purpose, liaising with building standards and, establish a business model with defined marketing plan to cover operational costs. 7. Meet funders requirements as per funding applications and agreements, including associated reporting. Funds available are time limited, with funds to be spent by April 2021 and, this will need to be managed efficiently by working closely with funders and contractors. Due to the nature of the funding, tenders should only be submitted if you are available to start with immediately following review of tenders. Your tender must include the following sections: 1. An Introduction including a short summary (max 1 page) of your business/ organisation in the context of our specific requirements for this contract, detailing how your experience qualifies you to carry out this work. 2. An overview of your understanding of the brief and what is required, including your understanding of work in a small remote rural community and your experience of similar projects. 3. A detailed method statement, including details of how the deliverables will be managed and achieved. 4. Assessment and mitigation of any challenges and risks identified in managing and delivering the project. 5. Details of the proposed project manager(s) that will undertake the work including CV. This should include individual responsibilities (including level of involvement), qualifications, skills and experience (including past projects carried out which have relevance to this project). 6. The total fixed price breakdown of fees and any associated costs. The cost should accurately reflect all charges. It is up to candidates to consider this in their pricing proposal and, should include, but not be limited to, fees, day rates, third party costs etc. The pricing proposal should also consider provision for expenses, if necessary. All costs need to be inclusive of VAT. NUDC is not VAT-registered. 7. Any associated professional memberships and qualifications, such as APM, PMI, ACE. Professional Indemnity Insurance evidence should be provided. 8. At least two references for similar types of work. Tenders should be submitted by noon on the 20th of January 2021. No further information or marketing material should be submitted in addition to the tender pack as described above. Tender opened: Friday 8th January 2021 Latest date to request tender clarifications: Friday 15th January 2021 Close invitation to tender: Wednesday 20th January 2021 Noon Award contract: Friday 22nd January 2021 Funding completed: 31st March 2021 Project completion: To be confirmed, envisaged by May 2021 at latest, funding to be spent by April 2021. Additional information: Information is available in the tender pack.