HC2023 - Gypsy Roma Traveller & Boater Outreach & Engagement

Wiltshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "HC2023 - Gypsy Roma Traveller & Boater Outreach & Engagement" under the services category. This project aims to engage and build relationships with various travelling communities, including Gypsy Travellers, Irish Travellers, Roma, and itinerant workers, as well as the liveaboard boating community. The procurement process is planned to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude by 31 March 2029, with potential extensions until 2031.

It will be executed in the South West England region (UKK15). Key milestones include the publication of the procurement notice on 1 April 2025, and expressions of interest are expected to be invited by 1 May 2025. The estimated budget for the contract is £600,000.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses involved in community health services and outreach programmes. Organisations with expertise in engaging with diverse, travelling communities and delivering specialised outreach services will find this contract suitable for their growth strategies. Given the focus on relationship-building with historically underserved groups, companies with cultural competence and experience in working within the GRT and boating communities will be well-positioned to compete.

Small to medium enterprises and non-profits with a strong regional presence in Wiltshire and South West England will benefit from participating in this tender.