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Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

12 May 2023 at 10:53

Tender

07 Feb 2023 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the evaluation of the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide. The procurement involves social research services and is at the award stage. The project focuses on improving living conditions for Gypsy or Traveller communities in Scotland. The deadline for this tender was on 2023-05-12, with a contract value of 94,850 GBP awarded to The Diffley Partnership.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social research services sector to engage in a contract that aims to enhance public accommodation for specific communities. Companies with experience in social research, housing development, and community engagement may find this tender suitable to contribute to improving accommodation standards for Gypsy or Traveller communities. The procurement method used is an open procedure, providing fair access to interested parties in line with the Scottish Government's initiatives.

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Notice Title

Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation

Notice Description

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an evaluation of the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide. This research is being commissioned by the Better Homes Division (BET) of the SG on behalf of the Directorate for Local Government and Housing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is to carry out an evaluation of the process and outcomes of the Gypsy or Traveller Accommodation Fund and Site Design Guide, based on the first two rounds of funding. The Gypsy or Traveller Accommodation Fund and Site Design Guide are intended to help achieve the following outcomes for Gypsy or Traveller accommodation, also represented in the accompanying logic model: More accommodation; enough sites or pitches to meet the established needs of Gypsy or Traveller communities; Accommodation in suitable locations, taking into account place making principles including, for example, access to local services; Sites that provide pleasant places to live and include attractive outdoor space, communal facilities and appropriate facilities, including for children and young people; A mix of accommodation with layout and facilities that meet the needs of residents and provides for different family sizes and preferences and to allow for movement to different accommodation on the same site if circumstances change; Accommodation built to a high standard, in line with other public housing and relevant principles set out in Housing to 2040; Accommodation that is durable, sustainable, flexible, safe, secure, digitally connected, warm and economic to run and at a level of rent that represents value for money for residents; Accommodation that meets accessibility standards and provides for a range of needs, including families with members who are elderly, disabled or have caring responsibilities; Improved satisfaction with accommodation and more meaningful engagement with Gypsy or Traveller communities; and Additional transit provision, where needed, to facilitate travelling and foster good relations with the settled community. This aligns with the overarching Scottish Government policy aim to improve living conditions for Gypsy or Travellers by providing more and better public accommodation.

Renewal: A 6-month extension period may apply to this contract, at the discretion of Scottish Ministers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a39d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013566-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£94,850 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Kerry Gubbins
Contact Email
kerry.gubbins@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP

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