Planning

GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Nov 2024 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is planning a procurement process titled "GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors" in the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process is at the planning stage, with future notices expected from 28th November 2024. The tender involves assessing and inspecting victims' homes for court-related cases and requires expert witnesses registered on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. The contract's total value is estimated at £140,000, with provisions for two 12-month extensions. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in building surveying and expert witness services. Businesses with expertise in construction assessments, familiarisation with relevant building regulations, and those compliant with RICS practice statements would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that have experience providing court evidence and ensuring continuous professional development can leverage this tender to expand their service portfolio and establish credibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions will be available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038380-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
User Gabriel mcEvoy
Contact Email
gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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