Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
4 Atlantic Quay, 70 York St
Glasgow
G2 8EA
Contact
Kerry Gubbins
Telephone
+44 1412420133
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Gypsy / Traveller Accommodation Fund and Interim Site Design Guide Evaluation
Reference number
CASE/609994
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79315000 - Social research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £94,850
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Service requirement will be performed in Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-003761
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
CASE/609994
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 May 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Diffley Partnership
2nd Floor, Prospect House, 5 Thistle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1DF
Telephone
+44 7590595640
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £94,850
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please find tender documentation on PCS-T: https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
Project code: 23362
ITT code: 48200
(SC Ref:731927)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of Peace Court
27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Country
United Kingdom