Research Contract for Cost Recovery Mechanism

Research to identify a cost recovery mechanism for LAs dealing with dangerous and defective buildings.

CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

Notice Type: SERVICES

1 Authority Details

1.1 Authority Name and Address

Official Name: The Scottish Ministers acting through the Scottish Government
Postal Address: Local Government and Communities Directorate, Building Standards Division, Denholm House, Almondvale Business Park,
Town: Livingston	Postal Code: EH54 6GA	Country: UK
For the attention of: Colette Templeton	Telephone: +44 1506400437
E-Mail: colette.templeton@scotland.gsi.gov.uk	Fax: +44 1506400401
Internet Address (URL): http://www.scotland.gov.uk

1.2 Address from which documentation may be obtained

Official Name: The Scottish Ministers acting through the Scottish Government
Postal Address: Local Government and Communities, Denholm House, Almondvale Business Park,
Town: Livingston	Postal Code: EH54 6GA	Country: UK
For the attention of: Sarah Waugh/Anne Birrell	Telephone: +44 1506600437
E-Mail: buidlingstandards@scotland.gsi.gov.uk	Fax: +44 1506600401
Internet Address (URL): http://www.scotland.gov.uk

1.3 Completed documents must be returned to:

Official Name: The Scottish Ministers acting through the Scottish Government
Postal Address: Local Government and Communities, Building Standards, Denholm House, Almondvale Business Park,
Town: Livingston	Postal Code: EH54 6GA	Country: UK
For the attention of: Sarah Waugh	Telephone: +44 1506600437
E-Mail: sarah.waugh@scotland.gsi.gov.uk	Fax: +44 1506600401
Internet Address (URL): http://www.scotland.gov.uk

2 Contract Details

2.1 Title

Research to identify a cost recovery mechanism for LAs dealing with dangerous & defective buildings

2.2 Description of the goods or services required

Research project to review and identify ways of improving the cost recovery powers in the Building (Scotland) Act 2003 for Local Authorities dealing with dangerous and defective buildings.

2.3 Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

	Code		Description
	159999		other Consultancy

b) Delivery Location/Area

	Code		Location
	100		All Scotland
	120		… Highlands and Islands
	130		… Aberdeen & North-East
	140		… Tayside, Central & Fife
	150		… Glasgow & Strathclyde
	160		… Edinburgh & Lothians
	170		… Scotland South
	180		… Outside Scotland

2.4 Total quantity or scope of tender

The contract value for this work is £15,000

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1 Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

4.1 Type of Procedure

Single stage – Any candidate may submit a tender.

4.2 Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

2012/2003

4.3 Time Limits

a) Time-limit for obtaining documentation

b) Time-limit for receipt of completed tenders
29-08-2012 Time 10:00

c) Estimated award date 07-09-2012

4.5 Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6 Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1 Additional Information

(SC Ref:235341)

5.2 Additional Documentation

5.3 Publication date of this notice

07-08-2012