Open tender · Notice 101702-2026
Provision of Site Management at Ellen Ridge Gypsy Traveller Site
- Value
- £72k
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026 (9 days)
- Where
- Wales
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2032
In plain English
Newport City Council wants a supplier to manage the Ellen Ridge Gypsy Traveller site in Newport, starting 1 April 2027 for 5 years with a possible 1-year extension. The estimated value is £72,000 and the contract is open for bids now until 17 November 2026 at 12:00.
Good fit for: Small housing, site or estate management firms or social enterprises with experience running residential or caravan sites.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
Newport City Council invites tenders for the provision of site management at Ellen Ridge, Newport a gypsy/traveller site. The initial contract will commence on 1 April 2027 for a 5 year period with a possible option to extend for 1 year. The current contractor has informed the Council that TUPE does not apply to this requirement. This tender has been issued via etenderwales, ITT128147.
Getting the documents
etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 27 Oct 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £52k to £84k (2 since 2025; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Ridge Travellers Site Newport City Council | Emroch Landscapes Ltd SME | £52k | 29 May |
| Management and Maintenance of Gypsy and Traveller Sites Somerset Council | Elim Housing Association SME | £84k | 17 Sep |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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