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Gypsy Roma Traveller: Transit Provision Research and Recommendations

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government has awarded the contract for a research project titled "Gypsy Roma Traveller: Transit Provision Research and Recommendations" in the social research services category. The procurement process, which commenced with tendering, has progressed to the award stage. The contract has been awarded to Gypsies and Travellers Wales Limited, based in Cardiff. The tender sought expertise in engaging the Gypsy and Traveller community throughout the project to inform recommendations for appropriate transit site provisions across Wales. The contract, valued at GBP 65,000 excluding VAT, was signed on 14th March 2025 and is set to start in April 2025, lasting six months with a possibility of a three-month extension.

This research project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social research, community engagement, and collaborative consortia. Companies with experience in working with marginalised communities, particularly Gypsy and Traveller groups, and those specialising in transit provision research, stand to benefit greatly. The Welsh Government requires evidence-based recommendations, meaning that businesses capable of conducting thorough and inclusive research will be essential. Furthermore, businesses specialising in negotiated stopping place solutions might find added value in contributing to the tender. Collaborative bids are encouraged, offering a chance for smaller enterprises to join forces and leverage their unique strengths to deliver impactful outcomes.

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Notice Title

Gypsy Roma Traveller: Transit Provision Research and Recommendations

Notice Description

The Client aims to procure a Transit evidence base and recommendations as detailed in the specification requirement. This contract must involve the Gypsy and Traveller community throughout, including in the project design stage and as part of the research. The successful bidder should consider all forms of transit provisions, including opportunities around negotiated stopping places to inform their recommendations to Welsh Government.The research contract will help the Client to understand what is required to better enable appropriate transit site provision to suit the needs of Gypsy and Traveller communities across Wales. As engagement is critical we welcome and encourage collaborative consortia bids.The successful bidder will be awarded a 6-month contract which will commence in April 2025 with the option to extend for a further 3 months. The estimated contract value is between GBP60,000 to 65,000 exc. VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-146685
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=146685
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERDYDD / CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GYPSIES AND TRAVELLERS WALES

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