Consultancy Services Panel

Closes in 36 daysSubmission deadline: 24 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

Overview Ballina Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and experienced consultants to provide professional consultancy services across one or more stated categories. Purpose Council will use this EOI process to establish a panel of prequalified consultants, shortlist providers for future procurement processes, or invite selected respondents to participate in future requests for quotation or tender processes. The purpose of this EOI is to identify consultants who can demonstrate relevant technical capability, experience working with local government, understanding of NSW legislative and regulatory requirements, availability and capacity to deliver services, appropriate insurances, systems and governance, and strong project, risk, quality and stakeholder management practices. Scope The scope includes consultancy services across one or more of the following categories: Environmental consultancy services Strategic planning services Civil engineering services Water and wastewater services Project management services Roads and traffic services Multidisciplinary consultancy services Contractor Requirements Respondents should be able to demonstrate: Relevant technical capability Experience working with local government Understanding of NSW legislative and regulatory requirements Availability and capacity to deliver services Appropriate insurances, systems and governance Strong project, risk, quality and stakeholder management practices Instructions to Respondents Submission of an EOI does not guarantee appointment to a panel, inclusion in future procurement processes, or the award of any work. This EOI is an invitation to submit information only. It is not a request for tender and does not create any binding obligation on Council to enter into a contract with any respondent.

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