Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Bristol City Council
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
Contact
User Gabriel mcEvoy
Telephone
+44 0
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
GR/Expert Witness - Building Surveyors
Reference number
DN751309
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £35,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £140,000
two.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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 November 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No