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Published 1 May 2026, 13:06 BST

Official UK procurement notice

The Provision Of Gypsy, Traveller and Showpeople Accommodation Assessment Services In Rutland

Official notice

Authority: Rutland County Council (Local council)

ServicesBelow threshold - open competitionBelow thresholdReserved for SMEs and VCSEsReserved: K02000001SME suitable
Published estimate£25,000≈ £6k / year · £30,000 inc. VAT
Submissions closed 29 May 2026
Contract term 4 yrsends 31 Jul 2030 · up to 31 Jul 2031 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

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.

CPV: Evaluation consultancy services · Market and economic research; polling and statistics · Research and development services and related consultancy services · Urban planning services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1Renewal 4 yrsSMEPublished value£25,000
Contract period: 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Jul 2031 with extensionsValue: £25,000 exc. VAT · £30,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lot awarding rule: The contract will be awarded on the basis of the most advantageous tender, using the following weightings: Quality: 70% Price: 30% Full details of the quality evaluation criteria and scoring methodology will be set out in the procurement documentation.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - open competition
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Below threshold
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
1 May 2026, 13:06 BST
Last source update
1 May 2026, 13:06 BST
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-040486
Latest notice
Tender notice (UK4)
Classification (CPV)
Evaluation consultancy servicesMarket and economic research; polling and statisticsResearch and development services and related consultancy servicesUrban planning services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF2)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069046 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Reserved participation area
K02000001

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowed
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Submission deadline
29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
15 May 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 May 2026 → 1 Aug 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Tender notice published181 days ago
    1 May 2026, 13:06 BST
  2. Clarification questions by167 days ago
    15 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  3. Submission deadline153 days ago
    29 May 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Contract starts89 days ago
    1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender
  1. Tender notice published
    1 May 2026, 13:06 BST
    UK4

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Rutland County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PMQJ-3429-NZWQ Catmos House, Oakham, East Midlands, LE15 6HPContact email

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure

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