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title: "Contract to undertake Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment and site appraisal work"
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# Contract to undertake Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment and site appraisal work

Buyer: WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd6cb356-2585-4986-8ec7-9ad3dc78725c

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## Summary

The WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the "Contract to undertake Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment and site appraisal work" under the category of Research and experimental development services. The contract value is £19,378.10 GBP. The procurement method used was Other - Exemption. The tender period ended on 22nd January 2023, with the contract period starting on 23rd January 2023 and ending on 24th July 2023. The location for delivery is in the East of England.

This tender by WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL offers an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services industry to provide services related to Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment. SMEs would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract involves assessing accommodation needs for various groups, including Gypsies & Travellers and Travelling Showmen, in alignment with national policy frameworks. Businesses interested in social research and policy development in the housing and planning sectors could find this tender suitable for their expertise.

## Notice

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 into 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 * Houseboat dwellers, including Bargee Travellers and others 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa5037-ef61-4c4a-ab3a-7ca56cd7a8e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 24 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,378 |
| 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 | WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY ST EDMUNDS |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARC 4 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2023 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa5037-ef61-4c4a-ab3a-7ca56cd7a8e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83fa5037-ef61-4c4a-ab3a-7ca56cd7a8e6
  16th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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