Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bristol City Council
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
UK
Contact person: User Gabriel mcEvoy
Telephone: +44 0
E-mail: gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.bristol.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors
Reference number: DN751309
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
35 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
140 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions will be available.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
28/11/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/11/2024