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title: "BSH/CPS/Statutory Structural Technical Approval Duties Approval in Principle (AIP)"
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# BSH/CPS/Statutory Structural Technical Approval Duties Approval in Principle (AIP)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4bb03c0-c3f7-4c76-862d-9fadf7704d3d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bristol City Council seeking services for "BSH/CPS/Statutory Structural Technical Approval Duties Approval in Principle (AIP)" under the classification of Other community, social and personal services. The tender was completed with a direct award to WSP UK Limited for a total value of £50,000, following a direct procurement method. The contract period commenced on 15th June 2020 and concluded on 15th June 2021. The delivery address for this contract is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender end date of 22nd May 2020 and the award date of 12th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in statutory structural services or engineering consulting, aimed at meeting the technical approval requirements under the Highways Act. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that wish to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts could find this a suitable fit, given the council's commitment to engaging SMEs and the recent completion of the procurement for similar services. Competitors should be prepared to demonstrate their expertise and compliance with public sector standards in their proposals.

## Notice

Direct Award via WECA Professional Services Framework Agreement (2020/S 004-005379). BCC are required as a statutory duty to provide Technical Approval for new structural proposals in relation to Highways under the 1980 Highways Act.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c05f9b-b5a2-4423-aaee-acdfc122bc54 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 15 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BS3 9FS |
| 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 | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 12:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c05f9b-b5a2-4423-aaee-acdfc122bc54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c05f9b-b5a2-4423-aaee-acdfc122bc54
  13th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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