--- title: "Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2025-06-24" --- # Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Fife Council, centres on providing Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites in Fife, an area under the jurisdiction of UKM72. This contract falls under the services category and is aimed at the general public services and social protection industries. The procurement employs an open procedure and is currently in the Award stage following completion of the Tender stage. Important dates include the tender period which concluded on 12th May 2025, and the official contract signing on 10th June 2025. The key objective is to ensure these sites comply with planning permissions and maintain high-quality service delivery. Businesses in the professional services sector, particularly those with expertise in planning and environmental compliance, will find substantial growth opportunities in responding to this tender. With a total contract value of £140,000 and lasting up to 720 days, this project offers steady work for SMEs capable of delivering independent monitoring services. The contract encourages the application of Fair Work practices and electronic submission methods, ensuring streamlined communication and transaction processes. Companies with experience in whole-life costing and sustainable development practices are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender, forming a strong partnership with Fife Council to enhance community benefits and service quality. ## Notice There are currently fifteen active minerals extraction sites across Fife. Experience indicates that there is significant value attached to commissioning independent professional advice through the appointment of an external Planning Monitoring Officer to confirm the status of the operation in terms of compliance with the terms of the planning permission. Most of these sites have no such arrangement in place. ### Lot Information Lot 1 There are currently fifteen active minerals extraction sites across Fife. Experience indicates that there is significant value attached to commissioning independent professional advice through the appointment of an external Planning Monitoring Officer to confirm the status of the operation in terms of compliance with the terms of the planning permission. Most of these sites have no such arrangement in place. Renewal: up to an additional 24 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533129 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Either summer 2027 or summer 2028 dependant on whether extension period is utilised. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £140,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | IRONSIDE FARRAR | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction - 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction ## Release History - 24 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533129 - 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527735 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527735&idx=1 7th April 2025 - Tender Information Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527735&idx=2 7th April 2025 - Terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527735&idx=3 7th April 2025 - TN1 Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527735&idx=4 7th April 2025 - TN2 Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527735&idx=5 7th April 2025 - Appendix A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527735 Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites - There are currently fifteen active minerals extraction sites across Fife. Experience indicates that there is significant value attached to commissioning independent professional advice through the appointment of an external Planning Monitoring Officer to confirm the status of the operation in terms of compliance with the terms of the planning permission. Most of these sites have no such arrangement in place. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533129 Planning Monitoring Support for Mineral Extraction Sites - There are currently fifteen active minerals extraction sites across Fife. Experience indicates that there is significant value attached to commissioning independent professional advice through the appointment of an external Planning Monitoring Officer to confirm the status of the operation in terms of compliance with the terms of the planning permission. Most of these sites have no such arrangement in place. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tnd/tenderConfiguration.do ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000791703.json.