--- title: "The Provision Of Gypsy, Traveller and Showpeople Accommodation Assessment Services In Rutland" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069046" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069046" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069046.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069046.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-01" --- # The Provision Of Gypsy, Traveller and Showpeople Accommodation Assessment Services In Rutland Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069046 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069046) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069046.json) ## Summary The tender for "The Provision Of Gypsy, Traveller and Showpeople Accommodation Assessment Services In Rutland" is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 29th May 2026. Issued by Rutland County Council, located at Catmos House in Oakham, this procurement falls under the services category, specifically urban planning, research and development, market research, and evaluation consultancy. The project aims to inform Local Plan policy development for the period 2026-2046 by assessing current and future accommodation needs as per national planning policies. The project budget is set at £25,000, with the open competitive procurement method inviting submissions from May 1st, 2026. The contract period is slated to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 31st July 2030, with a possible one-year extension. This tender presents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in urban planning, research, and policy evaluation, to contribute significantly to regional development plans. With reserved participation for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this procurement is particularly suited to agile consultancy firms capable of delivering quality research and analysis. The emphasis on quality (70% weighting) versus price (30%) in the award criteria underscores the importance of a detailed, informed approach to project delivery, making it an attractive proposition for firms focused on impact-driven results. Businesses meeting these criteria are encouraged to leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint in public sector consultancy within the UK. ## Notice Rutland County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to undertake a Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Assessment (GTTSAA). The study will provide an up to date assessment of current and future accommodation needs across Rutland for the period 2026-2046, in accordance with national planning policy and guidance. The findings will directly inform Local Plan policy development, including pitch and plot targets, five year supply calculations, and the identification of longer term accommodation provision. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The Council may extend the contract beyond the initial term by up to one additional period of up to 12 months, subject to continued service need and satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040486-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | £25,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OAKHAM | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE15 6HP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Rutland | | Electoral ward | Oakham South | | Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 12:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040486-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040486-2026 1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3c9bbb29-5245-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=6a5f374e-5245-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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