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

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77beff47-f36d-4c7e-8603-446e2e0cce89

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb619c05-8d9c-4978-ac31-5377adc334db |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RICHARD WOOD ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75231100 - Law-courts-related administrative services

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2024 at 09:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb619c05-8d9c-4978-ac31-5377adc334db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb619c05-8d9c-4978-ac31-5377adc334db
  3rd June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

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