Award

Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Tender

07 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Fife Council, centres on providing Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites in Fife, an area under the jurisdiction of UKM72. This contract falls under the services category and is aimed at the general public services and social protection industries. The procurement employs an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage following completion of the Tender stage. Important dates include the tender period which concluded on 12th May 2025, and the official contract signing on 10th June 2025. The key objective is to ensure these sites comply with planning permissions and maintain high-quality service delivery.

Businesses in the professional services sector, particularly those with expertise in planning and environmental compliance, will find substantial growth opportunities in responding to this tender. With a total contract value of £140,000 and lasting up to 720 days, this project offers steady work for SMEs capable of delivering independent monitoring services. The contract encourages the application of Fair Work practices and electronic submission methods, ensuring streamlined communication and transaction processes. Companies with experience in whole-life costing and sustainable development practices are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, forming a strong partnership with Fife Council to enhance community benefits and service quality.

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Notice Title

Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites

Notice Description

There are currently fifteen active minerals extraction sites across Fife. Experience indicates that there is significant value attached to commissioning independent professional advice through the appointment of an external Planning Monitoring Officer to confirm the status of the operation in terms of compliance with the terms of the planning permission. Most of these sites have no such arrangement in place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are currently fifteen active minerals extraction sites across Fife. Experience indicates that there is significant value attached to commissioning independent professional advice through the appointment of an external Planning Monitoring Officer to confirm the status of the operation in terms of compliance with the terms of the planning permission. Most of these sites have no such arrangement in place.

Renewal: up to an additional 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533129
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Either summer 2027 or summer 2028 dependant on whether extension period is utilised.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Yahia Reggab
Contact Email
ryan.butchart@fife.gov.uk, yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IRONSIDE FARRAR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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