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title: "Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000721738"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-05-12"
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# Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000721738

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the evaluation of the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide. The contract was signed on 2nd May 2023 with a total value of £94,850. The procurement stage was marked as 'Award'. The Scottish Government aims to improve living conditions for Gypsy or Travellers through this evaluation process. The evaluation focuses on outcomes such as more accommodation, suitable locations, high-quality building standards, and enhanced engagement with the Gypsy or Traveller communities.

The active tender for the Gypsy/Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide evaluation presents a business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized businesses in the services sector. This open procedure tender, launched by the Scottish Government, aligns with the policy aim of providing better public accommodation for Gypsy or Traveller communities. Businesses interested in participating need to ensure compliance with the necessary selection criteria and submission terms to stand a chance to secure this contract, which can potentially help them expand their service capabilities and clientele in the public sector.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478317 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 12 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478317
- 7 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470655

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470655
  Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478317
  Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation - 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.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.gov.scot/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000721738
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- 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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