Published date: 28 November 2024

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 18 December 2024

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71000000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

BRISTOLCC001-DN751309-31934956

Published date

28 November 2024

Closing date

18 December 2024

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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

Any organisations who wish to express their interest in providing these services for the Council must do so before the advertised deadline.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Gabriel McEvoy

Address

City Hall
College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 0

Email

gabriel.mcevoy@bristol.gov.uk

Website

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/