Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Closing: 17 June 2024, 12pm
Contract summary
Industry
Land management services - 70332100
Bailiff services - 75242110
Location of contract
B4 7WB
Value of contract
£0
Procurement reference
IT-100-4197-P0439_2024
Published date
15 May 2024
Closing date
17 June 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 September 2024
Contract end date
31 August 2028
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of Enforcement Agency Services for Unauthorised Encampments
There is a requirement to:
o Conduct the initial site visit to the unauthorised encampment (UE) with the intention of determining the number of occupiers, who they are (family names) and any other relevant details, conducting a Welfare Needs Assessment
on the occupiers (with regards to medical and schooling needs), reporting back to the Council and completing relevant paperwork.
o Serving of relevant documents / legal papers on the members of the UE to direct their departure from the land - this may be common law notices or notices under statute, or Court orders. This will normally take place on the same day as the initial site visit.
o Undertaking a contact visit to the UE occupiers as required by the Council.
o Supervise, direct and progress the eviction should a formal eviction be necessary. This is effectively a formal eviction under common law or statute or Court Order and may require vehicle(s) to tow caravans, etc. from the site to a nearby road. All evictions are undertaken with WMP present to ensure there is no breach of the peace.
o Obtaining relevant information to enable identification of members of the encampment to enable the Council to take further legal action where appropriate. Relevant information may include Vehicle Registration Mark (VRM)
details, descriptions in witness statements and images from body-worn camera footage.
o To provide for the removal of unauthorised encampments from Council land in line with the joint protocol between Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police
The Framework Agreement will be awarded up to 3 supplier(s)
The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions) commencing 1st September 2024.
The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation.
If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please email us at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk