--- title: "Provision of appraisal of adequacy of building warrant fees for verifying low-rise volume housebuilding sites." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-08-19" --- # Provision of appraisal of adequacy of building warrant fees for verifying low-rise volume housebuilding sites. Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the "Provision of appraisal of adequacy of building warrant fees for verifying low-rise volume housebuilding sites". This procurement falls under the "General public services" category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The project aims to assess whether the income from building warrant application fees covers the costs of local authority verification processes, identify variations in verification practices, and evaluate the effect of removing sampling options. The project is set in the UK and has a submission deadline of 17th September 2024, with the contract award period commencing on the same date. The total value of the contract is GBP 30,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public service consultancy, financial analysis, or construction project management, particularly those experienced in local authority processes. Companies that can provide a thorough appraisal and have expertise in housing development, building regulations, or municipal financial assessments will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The successful bid could pave the way for further collaborations with the Scottish Government and other public sector entities, fostering long-term business growth. ## Notice The aims of this project are to: identify if the income gathered by building warrant application fees for low-rise volume house building sites cover the costs of the local authority verification processes involved, identify variations in practice by local authority verifiers in how they verify the value of works stated on building warrant application forms, identify variation in the levels of site inspections and checks carried out by local authority verifiers on low-rise volume housing; and identify the effect of removing the sampling options that are currently part of VDC. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aims of this project are to: identify if the income gathered by building warrant application fees for low-rise volume house building sites cover the costs of the local authority verification processes involved, identify variations in practice by local authority verifiers in how they verify the value of works stated on building warrant application forms, identify variation in the levels of site inspections and checks carried out by local authority verifiers on low-rise volume housing; and identify the effect of removing the sampling options that are currently part of VDC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512360 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 19 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512360 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512360&idx=1 19th August 2024 - Invitation to tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512360&idx=2 19th August 2024 - Scottish Government terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512360 Provision of appraisal of adequacy of building warrant fees for verifying low-rise volume housebuilding sites. - The aims of this project are to: identify if the income gathered by building warrant application fees for low-rise volume house building sites cover the costs of the local authority verification processes involved, identify variations in practice by local authority verifiers in how they verify the value of works stated on building warrant application forms, identify variation in the levels of site inspections and checks carried out by local authority verifiers on low-rise volume housing; and identify the effect of removing the sampling options that are currently part of VDC. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775600 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=775600 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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