Provision of Site Management at Ellen Ridge Gypsy Traveller Site

Newport City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of site management at the Ellen Ridge gypsy/traveller site in Newport. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial five-year term, with an option to extend for one additional year through 31 March 2033. The estimated total value of the contract is 72,000 GBP excluding VAT. This opportunity is noted as particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The current contractor has confirmed that TUPE does not apply to this requirement. The procurement process is an open competition with a submission deadline of 17 November 2026 at 12:00pm via the etenderwales portal. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of price at 50 percent, quality at 45 percent, and social value at 5 percent. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Joanne James of Newport City Council.