Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-bb34-7031-b924-c186a9be04a5/gypsy-traveller-and-travelling-showpeopleas-accommodation-needs

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeopleâ&#128;&#153;s Accommodation Needs

[South Cambridgeshire District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-cambridgeshire-district-council)

Estimated value

£45,000 to £135,000

Published

18 Nov 2016

Deadline

Closed

12 Oct 2015

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is carrying out a procurement exercise for a new Gypsy, Traveller & Travelling Showpeopleâ&#128;&#153;s Accommodation Needs Assessment on behalf of:

â&#128;¢ Cambridge City Council (Cambridgeshire)

â&#128;¢ East Cambridgeshire District Council (Cambridgeshire)

â&#128;¢ Fenland District Council (Cambridgeshire)

â&#128;¢ Forest Heath District Council (Suffolk)

â&#128;¢ Huntingdonshire District Council (Cambridgeshire)

â&#128;¢ Borough Council of Kingâ&#128;&#153;s Lynn & West Norfolk (Norfolk)

â&#128;¢ Peterborough City Council (unitary authority)

â&#128;¢ South Cambridgeshire District Council (Cambridgeshire)

â&#128;¢ St Edmundsbury District Council (Suffolk)

For the purposes of this tender, the needs assessment should be based upon the definitions of Gypsy and Traveller households contained within the Housing Act 2004 and the most recent 2015 National Planning Policy for Traveller Sites.

The Study will provide an evidence base to assist the Councils to determine an appropriate level of pitch and plot provision to be sought through the policies and proposals of their Local Plans and to identify the accommodation needs of Gypsies and Travellers to meet the Councilsâ&#128;&#153; obligations under Section 225 of the 2004 Housing Act.

SCDC is undertaking this procurement on behalf of the Councils. A Project Steering Group comprising housing and planning officers representing the Councils will oversee the project.

If you are interested in bidding for this contract opportunity please download the Invitation To Tender (ITT) from Sourcecambridgeshire: [sourcecambridgeshire.co.uk/contracts/show/id/13094](http://www.sourcecambridgeshire.co.uk/contracts/show/id/13094)

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## CPV classification

Research and development services and related consultancy services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d4e8b40b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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