--- title: "GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-28" --- # GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c09f.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is planning a procurement process titled "GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors" in the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The process is at the planning stage, with future notices expected from 28th November 2024. The tender involves assessing and inspecting victims' homes for court-related cases and requires expert witnesses registered on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. The contract's total value is estimated at £140,000, with provisions for two 12-month extensions. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom. This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity for companies specialising in building surveying and expert witness services. Businesses with expertise in construction assessments, familiarisation with relevant building regulations, and those compliant with RICS practice statements would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that have experience providing court evidence and ensuring continuous professional development can leverage this tender to expand their service portfolio and establish credibility in the public sector. ## Notice An expert witness must be on the Register of Expert Witnesses and be an impartial witness who's duty is to report independently to the Court. Expert witness Building Surveyors will be asked to inspect victims' homes and assess work carried out. This assessment can include the value of work done, quality of work done, compliance with relevant building regulations (as applicable), failures in construction and opinion on safety. A written report must be produced, evidenced in the form of a witness statement that will be relied upon by the Court. Evidence must be given on the basis of his or her training, experience or knowledge of a certain subject. It is a matter for the court to determine whether a person should be allowed to give evidence as an expert. This may require attendance at court to provide evidence including cross-examination. Whilst there is no specific qualification for, or definition of an expert witness, they must be on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. Expert Witnesses must give evidence and opinion in compliance with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Practice Statements, including qualifications, knowledge and expertise. There must be a familiarisation with the specific regulations and standards relating to Trading Standards investigations and evidence of Continuous Professional Development ### Lot Information Lot 1 An expert witness must be on the Register of Expert Witnesses and be an impartial witness who's duty is to report independently to the Court. Expert witness Building Surveyors will be asked to inspect victims' homes and assess work carried out. This assessment can include the value of work done, quality of work done, compliance with relevant building regulations (as applicable), failures in construction and opinion on safety. A written report must be produced, evidenced in the form of a witness statement that will be relied upon by the Court. Evidence must be given on the basis of his or her training, experience or knowledge of a certain subject. It is a matter for the court to determine whether a person should be allowed to give evidence as an expert. This may require attendance at court to provide evidence including cross-examination. Whilst there is no specific qualification for, or definition of an expert witness, they must be on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. Expert Witnesses must give evidence and opinion in compliance with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Practice Statements, including qualifications, knowledge and expertise. There must be a familiarisation with the specific regulations and standards relating to Trading Standards investigations and evidence of Continuous Professional Development Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions will be available. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038380-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | Lots value | £140,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2024 at 09:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038380-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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