Planning

GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors - EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    28th November 2024 09:04:03 AM

    Planning Deadline

    18th December 2024 23:59:59 PM   10 days remaining

  • Contract Summary

    An expert witness must be on the Register of Expert Witnesses and be an impartial witness who's duty is to report independently to the Court. Expert witness Building Surveyors will be asked to inspect victims' homes and assess work carried out. This assessment can include the value of work done, quality of work done, compliance with relevant building regulations (as applicable), failures in construction and opinion on safety. A written report must be produced, evidenced in the form of a witness statement that will be relied upon by the Court. Evidence must be given on the basis of his or her training, experience or knowledge of a certain subject. It is a matter for the court to determine whether a person should be allowed to give evidence as an expert. This may require attendance at court to provide evidence including cross-examination. Whilst there is no specific qualification for, or definition of an expert witness, they must be on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. Expert Witnesses must give evidence and opinion in compliance with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Practice Statements, including qualifications, knowledge and expertise. There must be a familiarisation with the specific regulations and standards relating to Trading Standards investigations and evidence of Continuous Professional Development Any organisations who wish to express their interest in providing these services for the Council must do so before the advertised deadline.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-03bae765-1bc0-4076-8362-c685b6192bda

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

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    Procurement Method Details

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    Procurement Category

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    Tender Suitability

    SME VCSE

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    71000000

    CPV Division(s)

    71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

  • Awarding Authority

    BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Gabriel McEvoy

    Buyer Email

    gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 0

    Buyer Address

    City Hall, College Green

    Bristol

    BS1 5TR

    United Kingdom