Closing soon4 days left · closes midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026

Provision of Site Management at Ellen Ridge Gypsy Traveller Site

Newport City Council · Local authority

In brief

Newport City Council is looking for suppliers for property work (Wales).

The estimated value is £72,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Tuesday 10 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 45% · Price 50% · Social Value 5%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6.5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 6 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice 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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £72,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Wales?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: TUPE applies?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

27 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 101702-2026

About the buyer

Newport City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 101702-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 October 2026.