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Contract to undertake Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment and site appraisal work

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2023 at 10:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the "Contract to undertake Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment and site appraisal work" under the category of Research and experimental development services. The contract value is £19,378.10 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Exemption. The tender period ended on 22nd January 2023, with the contract period starting on 23rd January 2023 and ending on 24th July 2023. The location for delivery is in the East of England.

This tender by WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL offers an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry to provide services related to Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment. SMEs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves assessing accommodation needs for various groups, including Gypsies & Travellers and Travelling Showmen, in alignment with national policy frameworks. Businesses interested in social research and policy development in the housing and planning sectors could find this tender suitable for their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract to undertake Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment and site appraisal work

Notice Description

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 into 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 * Houseboat dwellers, including Bargee Travellers and others 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa5037-ef61-4c4a-ab3a-7ca56cd7a8e6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 24 Jul 2023 6-12 months
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
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARC 4

Further Information

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