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Gypsy & Traveller Needs Assessment

ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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28 May 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

Elmbridge Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process to appoint suitably qualified consultants for a Gypsy & Traveller Needs Assessment within the Borough. This project falls under the industry category of services, specifically relating to social research, building services, and community services. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open competition method and is classified as below threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 27th June 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 13th June 2025. Located in Esher, United Kingdom, and identified by the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-0527d3," the total gross amount for the contract value is set at £48,000.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in consultancy services like social research or building services. It’s a fitting opportunity for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) as participation is reserved for these groups. The procurement process, using a detailed evaluation based on a combination of technical quality and cost, makes it ideal for firms with robust capabilities in these areas. Successful bidders could enhance their portfolio by contributing to an assessment compliant with national planning frameworks, thus potentially opening doors to future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Gypsy & Traveller Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Elmbridge Borough Council is seeking to appoint suitably qualified consultants to produce a Gypsy and Traveller Needs Assessment (G&TNA) for the Borough. The G&TNA must be produced in compliance with the requirements of the latest version of the Planning Policy for Traveller Sites, National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and Planning Practice Guidance (PPG), as well as any other relevant best practice guidance, Written Ministerial Statements (WMS) etc. If any of these are updated during the course of the project, the Council will require these updates to be taken into account and addressed within the G&TNA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0527d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028061-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELMBRIDGE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@elmbridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ESHER
Postcode
KT10 9SD
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Elmbridge
Electoral Ward
Esher
Westminster Constituency
Esher and Walton

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