Tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Appeals Consultancy Contract

CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS

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Tender

11 Aug 2017 at 13:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a tender for the "Appeals Consultancy Contract" in the field of urban environmental development planning. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 1st September 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 24th September 2017 and will last until 30th September 2018. The minimum contract value is £16,000, and the total budget allocated is £60,000. Interested parties will need to address their submissions to the Council's offices located at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, CB23 6EA, England.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for firms specialising in appeals consultancy, particularly those experienced in planning and environmental issues. The successful consultant will work collaboratively with the Council and other experts to provide evidence at public inquiries, making this ideal for companies well-versed in local and national planning policy. Those with a strong background in housing proposal assessments and a capacity to manage complex inquiries will find this tender especially well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Appeals Consultancy Contract

Notice Description

South Cambridgeshire is looking to obtain quotations from experienced consultants to conduct appeals on its behalf particularly at public inquiry, though occasionally at hearings. This work is primarily required in order to defend decisions refused by the Council's Planning Committee, though this may also include officer decisions made under the Council's delegated powers procedure. Planning expertise is particularly required in respect of housing proposals given that the Council cannot presently demonstrate an up-to-date housing land supply. The consultant will work as a team with Counsel and other appeal witnesses (e.g. landscape, heritage) and the Council's case manager and support staff, to provide evidence to substantiate the Council's reasons for refusal of the planning application. The work will primarily focus on interpreting national and local planning policy and then to prepare and co-ordinate proofs of evidence and appearing as an expert witness at public inquiry. Alternatively, occasional appearance at hearings may also be required. This extent of the work will be dependent on the number of appeals received and timescales set by the Planning Inspectorate, but is likely to be for a fixed term spread over a twelve month period. The assignments will include an initial analysis of the application, a site visit and conference(s) with Counsel and other key stakeholders, followed by the preparation of evidence and appearance in person. There will also be a need to prepare and manage a risk log and to provide daily feedback once the inquiry has commenced. Due to the nature of Appeals work, SCDC is looking to create a small framework contract and appoint a panel of Consults not that is unlikely to exceed 3 companies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f00e94b0-defc-4b15-bb9d-e708760da94b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90712500 - Environmental institution building or planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCILS
Contact Name
Sean Missin
Contact Email
sean.missin@scambs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1954713378

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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