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title: "Employers Agent/Cost Consultant"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2018-08-21"
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# Employers Agent/Cost Consultant

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8cee7a5-936d-4e32-9864-b11410df3fd8

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is currently seeking to appoint a qualified Employers Agent/Cost Consultant for a project in South Ockendon, focusing on project management consultancy services. The procurement is in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd September 2018. The successful candidate will engage in a phased commission that includes the development of proposals for planning consent, cost monitoring, design development, and overall management until the completion of the defect liability period. This opportunity falls under the open procurement method, specifically an open procedure below threshold, with the contract period expected to commence on 8th October 2018 and last until 7th October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the project management and consultancy sectors, particularly those with experience in managing public sector contracts and delivering on RIBA stages. Businesses equipped to provide strategic planning, cost analysis, and procurement management would be well-suited to compete. The successful engagement with the Thurrock Council could further establish valuable rapport with public authorities, potentially leading to future projects and contracts within the local government framework.

## Notice

Thurrock Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Employers Agent/Cost Consultant to support its proposal to develop a site in South Ockendon. It is anticipated that this phased commission with progress linked to RIBA stages will span the development and submission of proposals to gain planning consent and other statutory approvals, prepare and monitor cost plans throughout the project, assist with the development of detailed design, prepare tender documentation, manage the procurement process within Council guidelines to secure a contractor (in conjunction and in consultation with the Council), manage the works through to completion of the defect liability period. Additional information: Please access the following link: (https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/itt). Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c9cc74-6ba1-4474-a06c-b127fbeea276 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2018 - 7 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2018 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c9cc74-6ba1-4474-a06c-b127fbeea276

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7c9cc74-6ba1-4474-a06c-b127fbeea276
  21st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/itt

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