Tender

GB-Rickmansworth: Specialist Resources for Planning Skills

THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Sep 2023 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Three Rivers District Council is procuring specialist resources for planning skills in a joint procurement with Dacorum Borough Council. The contract involves providing temporary planning specialist resources in Urban Design, Ecology, and Trees/Landscape from October 2023 to March 2024. Additionally, there will be training sessions for council officers across this period. The bid outcome is anticipated by early October 2023. The contract value is £100,000, with a tender deadline of September 25, 2023. The procurement method is a selective procedure with a restricted process.

This public procurement opportunity by the Three Rivers District Council can benefit businesses offering specialist planning and training services, particularly in Urban Design, Ecology, and Landscape services. Suitable businesses should be prepared to collaborate with local councils and provide expertise in urban planning and technical planning services. The contract's duration spans from November 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, offering a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration with public sector authorities in the East of England region.

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Notice Title

GB-Rickmansworth: Specialist Resources for Planning Skills

Notice Description

Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is seeking Specialist or Consultancy services to deliver Planning Skills within TRDC. Expression of Interest are therefore sought for procuring temporary planning specialist resource in Urban Design, Ecology and Trees/Landscape to support the Council from October 2023 to March 2024. Each specialist resource would also provide a training programme (up to 2 full days) for the Council across the funding period to aid officer knowledge and facilitate further learning beyond the funding period. In addition to the above support for the Development Management function, Three Rivers District Council is also seeking funding for specialist support for its Planning Policy department in relation to Design Code work to assist the delivery of the new local plan and a review of a number of conservation area appraisals. It is important to note that the above request to address the Councils existing skills gap is subject to the bid for funding being successful, in part or in full. The Council anticipates confirmation regarding its bid in early October 2023. This is a joint procurement with Dacorum Borough Council as part of the proposed bid includes working in participation with Dacorum Borough Council in respect of sharing temporary specialist resource in Ecology and Trees/Landscape and the training programme. A full overview of the services required is provided in the EOI attached to this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a077159b-6ab0-4bc0-b196-51389f708d8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94e4e3b8-b2f8-41ba-a6ef-0b8cb391c674
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71410000 - Urban planning services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THREE RIVERS DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICKMANSWORTH
Postcode
WD3 1RL
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Rickmansworth Town
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

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