Issue details

To enter into a participation agreement under which Forest of Dean District Council shall procure the services of a consultant to produce a Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople Accommodation Assessment, on behalf of itself and the following authorities: 

·         Cheltenham Borough Council

·         Cotswold District Council

·         City of Gloucester

·         Stroud District Council

·         Tewkesbury Borough Council

Under the terms of the participation agreement Forest of Dean District Council will procure the services of a consultant who shall provide the assessment. The participation agreement will provide a framework for managing the authorities’ relationship in regard to the contract and its services e.g. how payment is to be made and in what proportions.  It is envisaged the contract will have a term of 21st January  2021 to 31st June 2021

This decision, at this time, does not commit the council to expenditure.  This will be informed by a procurement exercise.