--- title: "SOL - Damson Lane Gypsy Traveller Caravan Site Management Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-08973b19-095c-4099-8d3c-50e675e86dc9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08973b19-095c-4099-8d3c-50e675e86dc9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08973b19-095c-4099-8d3c-50e675e86dc9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08973b19-095c-4099-8d3c-50e675e86dc9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2022-07-22" --- # SOL - Damson Lane Gypsy Traveller Caravan Site Management Services Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08973b19-095c-4099-8d3c-50e675e86dc9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-08973b19-095c-4099-8d3c-50e675e86dc9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-08973b19-095c-4099-8d3c-50e675e86dc9.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Solihull MBC for the management services of the Damson Lane Gypsy Traveller Caravan Site, located in Solihull, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically caravan-site services, and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period will close on 19th August 2022, with the contract commencing on 3rd October 2022 and lasting for five years until 30th September 2027. The procurement method utilised for this opportunity is an open procedure, designed for below threshold contracts, to ensure broad participation by interested suppliers. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in site management and accommodation services, particularly those with experience in managing caravan sites. Suitable contenders may include facilities management companies, housing associations, or community service organisations capable of delivering high-quality services that promote equality of opportunity for Gypsies and Travellers. The collaborative e-tendering system, CSW-JETS, allows local suppliers to easily access and respond to this and other opportunities across the regional authorities, offering a streamlined pathway to potential contracts. ## Notice The Council has a legal duty to promote equality of opportunity in access to accommodation and this includes appropriate provision of sites and pitches for Gypsies and Travellers. There are two adjacent sites in Solihull that provide a total of 18 permanent pitches for affordable rent. One of these sites is owned by the council (7 pitches) and the other is owned by Rooftop Housing (11 pitches). The two sites are both located at Gables Close (off Old Damson Lane) and are adjacent to another privately owned site (7 pitches) which privately occupied by a long-standing single-family group. Gables Close Gypsy / Traveller Site summary: Phase 1: Privately owned site (7 pitches) Phase 2: Council owned affordable rent site (7 pitches) Phase 3: Rooftop owned affordable rent site (11 pitches) The Council entered into a 5-year management agreement with Rooftop Housing Association in 2017 to manage the Council owned Phase 2 site alongside the Phase 3 site which Rooftop continue to own and manage. From 1st October 2022 the Council is looking to enter into a new 5-year contract from with a suitable provider who can manage the Phase 2 site. Additional information: Please register via the Council's e-procurement system - CSW-JETS https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets CSW-JETS is a sub-regional e-tendering portal run by In-tend. Since February 2010, Coventry; Solihull; Warwickshire; Nuneaton and Bedworth; Rugby alongside other local district Councils have been working together as a shared procurement service. In conjunction with Solihull Community Housing, we have joined together to bring you a collaborative E-Tendering portal. CSW-JETS enables us to advertise our opportunities across all authorities through the same system. This means that there is a single point of contact for procurement in the sub-region so you only have to register once to receive notifications for all authorities. Registering on the portal will make it easier for local suppliers to find, respond to and be alerted to tender opportunities. Registration is free, and takes just a few minutes. When complete, you will be able to express interest in any of the Councils'/Authorities' opportunities when they are made available including this tender. In addition, we will be able to access your details whenever we have a requirement, and you may then be invited to tender or quote for work. Once you are registered and log in to the system you will be able to locate the tender opportunity, express interest and access the documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb19c792-4617-4858-b419-6224453c5451 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 55221000 - Caravan-site services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2022 at 09:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb19c792-4617-4858-b419-6224453c5451 - 20 Jul 2022 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb19c792-4617-4858-b419-6224453c5451 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb19c792-4617-4858-b419-6224453c5451 22nd July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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