Award

Public Inquiry Expert Witness support (Appeal on Land west of Gravel Pit Farm to Black Dike plantation, Sand Hutton. Planning ref: 20/01195/MFULE)

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2024 at 09:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for Public Inquiry Expert Witness support related to a planning appeal in Sand Hutton. The contract, valued at £29,750 GBP, was awarded to Richard Wood Associates. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action, below threshold. The contract period is from 21st May 2024 to 30th September 2024.

This tender opportunity in the Law-courts-related administrative services category offers business growth potential for companies providing expert witness support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in legal and planning services are well-suited to compete. The location of the opportunity is in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Inquiry Expert Witness support (Appeal on Land west of Gravel Pit Farm to Black Dike plantation, Sand Hutton. Planning ref: 20/01195/MFULE)

Notice Description

The services will be provided by Richard Wood of Richard Wood Associates for North Yorkshire Council. The contract is to cover expert witness role in a planning appeal ( public Inquiry) This is to include the preparation of the LPA's Statement of Case, Statement of Common Ground; Proof Of Evidence and giving evidence under cross examination at the Inquiry. The work will include liaison with LPA Officers and Counsel and will also include attendance at a Case Management Conference. The contract covers preparation and drafting time, attendance at meetings and reflects the timetable established by the Planning Inspectorate, including its anticipated number of Inquiry sitting days. Additional information: This contract was award via the Council's Best Value Form process as per North Yorkshire Council's Procurement and Contract Procedure Rules

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb619c05-8d9c-4978-ac31-5377adc334db
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICHARD WOOD ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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