Non Salaried Inspector Procurement 2022

Procurement Objectives

The Planning Inspectorate wish to procure a minimum of 100 NSIs, under an 18 month agreement deliver the provision of an agile resource to undertake casework aligned to the Inspectorate's Strategic Priorities.

Case Type

The business requirements are for NSIs to undertake the following casework types, so a variety of expertise is needed to be procured:

• S78 planning appeals (low Level 1 cases)

• Housing Appeals Service (HAS)

• Commercial Appeals Service (CAS)

• S20 Listed Building Appeals

• Enforcement Appeals

• Tree Preservation Order Appeals

The contract model will remain flexible to allow the introduction/removal of alternate case types.

Essential Criteria

NSIs must possess the following as a minimum:

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

• Membership of a relevant professional body

• At least 5 years post graduate experience demonstrating accomplished capability, or relevant profession

• Experience demonstrating application of relevant planning law and town and country planning policy and principles

Full details of the requirements will be provided in the tender documentation.