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title: "Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a39d"
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# Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a39d

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the evaluation of the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide. The procurement involves social research services and is at the award stage. The project focuses on improving living conditions for Gypsy or Traveller communities in Scotland. The deadline for this tender was on 2023-05-12, with a contract value of 94,850 GBP awarded to The Diffley Partnership.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the social research services sector to engage in a contract that aims to enhance public accommodation for specific communities. Companies with experience in social research, housing development, and community engagement may find this tender suitable to contribute to improving accommodation standards for Gypsy or Traveller communities. The procurement method used is an open procedure, providing fair access to interested parties in line with the Scottish Government's initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Government (SG), on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, wishes to commission an evaluation of the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide. This research is being commissioned by the Better Homes Division (BET) of the SG on behalf of the Directorate for Local Government and Housing.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this contract is to carry out an evaluation of the process and outcomes of the Gypsy or Traveller Accommodation Fund and Site Design Guide, based on the first two rounds of funding. The Gypsy or Traveller Accommodation Fund and Site Design Guide are intended to help achieve the following outcomes for Gypsy or Traveller accommodation, also represented in the accompanying logic model: More accommodation; enough sites or pitches to meet the established needs of Gypsy or Traveller communities; Accommodation in suitable locations, taking into account place making principles including, for example, access to local services; Sites that provide pleasant places to live and include attractive outdoor space, communal facilities and appropriate facilities, including for children and young people; A mix of accommodation with layout and facilities that meet the needs of residents and provides for different family sizes and preferences and to allow for movement to different accommodation on the same site if circumstances change; Accommodation built to a high standard, in line with other public housing and relevant principles set out in Housing to 2040; Accommodation that is durable, sustainable, flexible, safe, secure, digitally connected, warm and economic to run and at a level of rent that represents value for money for residents; Accommodation that meets accessibility standards and provides for a range of needs, including families with members who are elderly, disabled or have caring responsibilities; Improved satisfaction with accommodation and more meaningful engagement with Gypsy or Traveller communities; and Additional transit provision, where needed, to facilitate travelling and foster good relations with the settled community. This aligns with the overarching Scottish Government policy aim to improve living conditions for Gypsy or Travellers by providing more and better public accommodation.

Renewal: A 6-month extension period may apply to this contract, at the discretion of Scottish Ministers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013566-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | 12 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 May 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £94,850 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013566-2023
- 7 Feb 2023 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003761-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721738
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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