Published date: 16 January 2023

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 22 January 2023, 11pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and experimental development services - 73100000

  • Research and development consultancy services - 73200000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£19,378.10

Procurement reference

Contract to undertake Gypsy Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment and site appraisal work

Published date

16 January 2023

Closing date

22 January 2023

Closing time

11pm

Contract start date

23 January 2023

Contract end date

24 July 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Exemption

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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Framework 2019 and Planning Policy for traveller sites, August 2015; all relevant national guidance, including the draft guidance to local housing authorities on the periodical review of housing needs - caravans and houseboats, March 2016; and best practice or guidance, such as the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.

Award information

Awarded date

23 January 2022

Contract start date

23 January 2023

Contract end date

24 July 2023

Total value of contract

£19,378.10

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Arc 4

Address

41 Clarendon Road
Sale
Cheshire
M33 2DY

Reference

Companies House number: 06205180

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Zia Quader

Address

West Suffolk House,Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
IP333YU
England

Telephone

01284757310

Email

Zia.Quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk