Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council
Canolfan Rheidol, Rhoddfa Padarn
Aberystwyth
SY23 3UE
ymholiadau.caffael@ceredigion.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1545570881
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL1 - West Wales and the Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0491
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ceredigion - Development Management Support - Planning Applications & Enforcement Cases
Reference number
itt_93056
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Ceredigion County Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultants to help clear a significant ‘backlog’ of planning applications, and Enforcement cases. The project will involve considering approximately 350 outstanding planning applications, and the assessment of 400 Enforcement cases within year one. Producing delegated and committee reports for consideration. Consultants will also be expected to draft decision notices. The assessment of outstanding Planning Enforcement cases, provision of detailed reports and recommendations in relation to the expediency of proceeding with formal enforcement action or not.
It is expected that the initial backlog of cases is dealt with in year 1, further case work may follow as a result of follow-up work or new allocation of cases but this cannot be guaranteed and the contract is not exclusive.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL14 - South West Wales
Main site or place of performance
Ceredigion
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ceredigion County Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced consultants to help clear a significant ‘backlog’ of planning applications, and Enforcement cases. The project will involve considering approximately 350 outstanding planning applications, and the assessment of 400 Enforcement cases within year one. Producing delegated and committee reports for consideration. Consultants will also be expected to draft decision notices. The assessment of outstanding Planning Enforcement cases, provision of detailed reports and recommendations in relation to the expediency of proceeding with formal enforcement action or not.
It is expected that the initial backlog of cases is dealt with in year 1, further case work may follow as a result of follow-up work or new allocation of cases but this cannot be guaranteed and the contract is not exclusive.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Optional extension of further 2 years on an annual basis
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Optional extension of further 2 years on an annual basis
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
It intended that the initial backlog of cases is dealt with in year 1, further case work may follow as a result of follow-up work or new allocation of cases
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Consultants must employ qualified Planners
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
24 March 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English, Welsh
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
24 March 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=118870
(WA Ref:118870)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom