Contract for Quantity Surveyor Services

Description

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) has awarded a contract to a consultancy to provide two (2) key personnel to work with its in-house team to deliver cost consultancy and quantity surveyor services across a range of projects in respect of RBKC's property portfolio. The key personnel supplied by the consultancy from time to time are expected to work forty-eight (48) weeks of the year (excluding bank holidays) during the contract term. Bidders should note that there is a high demand for the services and therefore such key personnel will be expected to work outside normal working hours. A typical day is likely to be in the region of ten (10) hours. The contract term will be for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend on two (2) occasions, each for a duration of one (1) year, resulting in a maximum four (4) year contract. The contract value has been calculated over a four (4) year period. Lot 1: The consultancy shall be required to provide key personnel to advise on matters covering: - procurement - enquiry documentation and pricing schedules; - contracts - producing, checking and execution of contracts signed under hand; - commercial reporting; - forecasts; - final accounts and claims; - measuring works and reviewing applications for payment; - raising Purchase orders and certifying invoices; and - providing commercial advice and support to colleagues across property services.