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GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has recently completed a direct award procurement process for Expert Witness services in the construction sector, specifically targeting building surveyors. The contract, titled "GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors," falls under the industry category of Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services (CPV code 71000000). This project is situated in England, United Kingdom, and involves a total contract value of GBP 70,000. The process progressed to the award stage on 22nd May 2025, with a contract period spanning from 22nd May 2025 to 21st May 2027. The contract was awarded to multiple suppliers, including CS2 Chartered Surveyors, Mr David Vestey, and Mr Tim Davey, with the procurement method being a direct award.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in building surveying or expert witness services in the construction sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) are particularly suited to engage in such projects, given the suitability considerations in the tender. Businesses entering this market can leverage this contract with Bristol City Council as a prestigious addition to their portfolio, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships in the public sector. The emphasis on direct awards also suggests a streamlined procurement process, advantageous for businesses ready to provide services at relatively short notice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors

Notice Description

Expert Witness services in relation to construction for Bristol City Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9faafc80-b9cb-4219-b724-4d5b90a99e55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5a9b27-f13a-43ee-ad8f-ee7bdb4463f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2027 1-2 years
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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CS2 CHARTERED SURVEYORS

MR DAVID VESTEY

MR TIM DAVEY

Further Information

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