Temporary Planning Services (Maternity Leave Backfill)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Hindmarsh Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced planning consultants to provide temporary planning services to support Council during a period of approved maternity leave within the Planning and Environment Team. Purpose The engagement is intended to maintain continuity of planning services and ensure the timely assessment and processing of planning matters throughout the temporary absence of a Council officer. Scope The scope includes: Provision of temporary planning services to the Planning and Environment Team during the period of approved maternity leave Assessment and processing of planning matters during the temporary absence of the Council officer Instructions to Tenderers Council is seeking to gain a more detailed understanding of consultant capability, availability, delivery models and pricing available within the market for the provision of these services. Accordingly, this EOI process may be the first stage of a multi-stage procurement process.
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