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title: "GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors"
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# GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9faafc80-b9cb-4219-b724-4d5b90a99e55

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5a9b27-f13a-43ee-ad8f-ee7bdb4463f9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 21 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CS2 CHARTERED SURVEYORS; MR DAVID VESTEY; MR TIM DAVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 09:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5a9b27-f13a-43ee-ad8f-ee7bdb4463f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd5a9b27-f13a-43ee-ad8f-ee7bdb4463f9
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7f93cd2c-9fa5-ef11-8132-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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