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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Accommodation Needs Assessment of"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Accommodation Needs Assessment of

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7486b6c-d051-45de-9cfb-2432106bfc61

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council has initiated a procurement process for an Accommodation Needs Assessment, aimed at addressing the needs of individuals requiring accommodation in caravans and houseboats, inclusive of communities such as Gypsies and Travellers. The procurement falls under the open procedure and is classified under urban planning services. The tender period concluded on the 10th of January 2020, while the contract is set to commence on the 18th of January 2020 and run until the 31st of May 2024, with potential extensions up to four additional years. The services will be delivered in the East of England, primarily encompassing multiple local authorities in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.

This contract presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the consultancy and urban planning sectors, particularly those experienced in conducting needs assessments and policy development related to accommodation for diverse community groups. Enterprises that specialise in social research, community engagement, or those with a robust understanding of housing policies and the legal frameworks surrounding them would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business's portfolio and foster relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

1.1 The following group of local authorities (hereinafter referred to as "the Councils") wish to commission jointly a new Accommodation Needs Assessment for those living or needing to live in caravans and houseboats , including (although not restricted to) Gypsies, Travellers, Travelling Showmen and Bargee Travellers. * Cambridge City Council (Cambridgeshire) * East Cambridgeshire District Council (Cambridgeshire) * Fenland District Council (Cambridgeshire) * Huntingdonshire District Council (Cambridgeshire) * Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk (Norfolk) * Peterborough City Council (unitary authority) * South Cambridgeshire District Council (Cambridgeshire) * West Suffolk District Council (Suffolk) 1.2 For the purposes of this tender, the needs assessment should meet the provisions set out in Section 8 of the Housing Act (1985, as amended) that requires local housing authorities to consider the needs of people residing in or resorting to their district with respect to sites on which caravans can be stationed, or places on inland waterways where houseboats can be moored. 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. 1.3 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 for each local authority area for 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 * All other caravan dwellers, including those living in mobile home parks and others * Houseboat dwellers, including Bargee Travellers and others 20. This contract is to undertake the assignment until successful completion, estimated as four months. In addition the Councils reserve the right to extend the contract as necessary up to an additional four years to cover additional work, see para 7.3 of our ITT for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b26b759-7285-4570-9bf4-0771c55bd461 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2020 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,069 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RRR CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b26b759-7285-4570-9bf4-0771c55bd461
- 16 Dec 2019 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324fda32-086d-4ab1-a0bc-5ba8dd994028

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b26b759-7285-4570-9bf4-0771c55bd461
  4th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/324fda32-086d-4ab1-a0bc-5ba8dd994028
  16th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb4a98fb-1920-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

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