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Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Architecture
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Urban Design
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. . The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Spatial Planning and Master Planning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Landscape
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Transport Planning
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Sustainable Construction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Historic Environment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Ecology
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Miscellaneous - Not covered in lots 1 -8
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hertfordshire County Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) are out to tender for Providers for entry onto the Provision of a Framework Agreement for Environmental Planning Support and Design Review Services.The new Framework Agreement will provide support for two key service areas (the ‘Services’), Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver either one or both of the service areas within each Lot, as follows:• ‘Hertfordshire LEADS’ (Landscape. Ecology, Archaeology, Design and Sustainability) Planning Support Service – specialist consultancy support is sought to bolster or provide additional or unusual resource to the Council’s LEADS team that provides expert technical advice in support of the planning process, and the achievement of high environmental standards and sustainable development.Within Planning Support Services, Providers can enter onto the Framework Agreement to deliver one or more of the following work packages (A-E):A. Forward planning supportB. Masterplanning supportC. Pre-application supportD. Development Management supportE. Biodiversity Net Gain• ‘Hertfordshire Design Review Panel’ Design Review Service – Panel Members are sought to join the Hertfordshire Design Review Panel (the ‘Panel’) that provides independent and expert design review services in support of well-designed and beautiful places. The estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extensions and across all Lots. The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three years, with the option to extend the Contract up to one further year. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend the initial Contract period for further period of up to one (1) year, at the Council’s sole discretion.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Tenderers should be aware that due to the nature of the Supplies provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Tenderers should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their Tender, where appropriate.
Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home and follow the on-screen guidanceThis is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Contract.