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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Accommodation Needs Assessment of

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Feb 2020 at 10:29

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16 Dec 2019 at 15:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a procurement process for an Accommodation Needs Assessment, aimed at addressing the needs of individuals requiring accommodation in caravans and houseboats, inclusive of communities such as Gypsies and Travellers. The procurement falls under the open procedure and is classified under urban planning services. The tender period concluded on the 10th of January 2020, while the contract is set to commence on the 18th of January 2020 and run until the 31st of May 2024, with potential extensions up to four additional years. The services will be delivered in the East of England, primarily encompassing multiple local authorities in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the consultancy and urban planning sectors, particularly those experienced in conducting needs assessments and policy development related to accommodation for diverse community groups. Enterprises that specialise in social research, community engagement, or those with a robust understanding of housing policies and the legal frameworks surrounding them would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's portfolio and foster relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Accommodation Needs Assessment of

Notice Description

1.1 The following group of local authorities (hereinafter referred to as "the Councils") wish to commission jointly a new Accommodation Needs Assessment for those living or needing to live in caravans and houseboats , including (although not restricted to) Gypsies, Travellers, Travelling Showmen and Bargee Travellers. * Cambridge City Council (Cambridgeshire) * East Cambridgeshire District Council (Cambridgeshire) * Fenland District Council (Cambridgeshire) * Huntingdonshire District Council (Cambridgeshire) * Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk (Norfolk) * Peterborough City Council (unitary authority) * South Cambridgeshire District Council (Cambridgeshire) * West Suffolk District Council (Suffolk) 1.2 For the purposes of this tender, the needs assessment should meet the provisions set out in Section 8 of the Housing Act (1985, as amended) that requires local housing authorities to consider the needs of people residing in or resorting to their district with respect to sites on which caravans can be stationed, or places on inland waterways where houseboats can be moored. The assessment must be undertaken so as to meet the requirements of national policy, including the National Planning Policy Framework 2019 and Planning Policy for traveller sites, August 2015; all relevant national guidance, including the draft guidance to local housing authorities on the periodical review of housing needs - caravans and houseboats, March 2016; and best practice or guidance, such as the publication by the National Bargee Travellers Association - 'Best practice guide for boat dweller accommodation needs assessments', March 2019. 1.3 The Study must provide a robust assessment to inform policy development in housing and planning and will also form an integral part of the evidence base to underpin individual Local Plans. The assessment should set out clearly it's methodology and give a clear analysis of the accommodation needs for those that have a need to live in a caravan or houseboat whatever their race or origin. It should include, but not restricted to, bargees, Romany Gypsies, Irish and Scottish Travellers, new-age travellers and travelling showmen. The assessment should be broken down for each local authority area for the following groups: * Gypsies & Travellers who currently meet the planning policy definition for Gypsies and Travellers * Gypsies & Travellers who do not meet the planning policy definition. * Travelling Showmen * All other caravan dwellers, including those living in mobile home parks and others * Houseboat dwellers, including Bargee Travellers and others 20. This contract is to undertake the assignment until successful completion, estimated as four months. In addition the Councils reserve the right to extend the contract as necessary up to an additional four years to cover additional work, see para 7.3 of our ITT for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7486b6c-d051-45de-9cfb-2432106bfc61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b26b759-7285-4570-9bf4-0771c55bd461
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,069 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2020 - 31 May 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RRR CONSULTANCY

Further Information

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