Tender

Sustainable Business Development Project

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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06 Sep 2021 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority is currently seeking tenders for the "Sustainable Business Development Project," which aims to engage a specialist in sustainability to develop a programme for businesses operating within the South Downs National Park's key sectors: land-based, visitor economy, and food and drink. This open procurement process, initiated on 6th September 2021, is set to conclude on 8th October 2021. The successful contractor will commence their work on 1st November 2021, with the contract running until 31st October 2022. The project is classified under research consultancy services, with relevant documents available on the authority's electronic sourcing portal.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in sustainability consultancy, environmental planning, or related research services. Companies able to develop tailored sustainability programmes or assist small businesses in enhancing their environmental practices would be particularly suited to apply. Engaging with this contract can facilitate significant growth, especially for those committed to helping other businesses achieve their sustainability goals in alignment with the SDNPA's Net Zero targets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainable Business Development Project

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) looks to procure the services of a specialist in sustainability to gather intelligence through a designed scoping study and use the findings to create a sustainability programme fit for SDNPA priority sectors businesses based and/or working in the South Downs National Park. The three SDNPA priority sectors are land based, visitor economy, and food and drink. The programme could be either a new programme or an existing scheme tailored to small businesses and working to help those businesses within our priority sectors. The successful applicant will develop a business sustainability journey, which will help businesses improve their social and environmental sustainability and help achieve the SDNPA Net Zero targets. SDNPA use an electronic sourcing portal to manage all tendering and quotation exercises and current and future contract opportunities can be viewed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns. In order to view the full documents available it is necessary to register with the portal. Registration is free and only has to be done once. Additional information: SDNPA use an electronic sourcing portal to manage all tendering and quotation exercises and current and future contract opportunities can be viewed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns. In order to view the full documents available it is necessary to register with the portal. Registration is free and only has to be done once. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0515a78-70b7-4a6b-8a5e-51cb4e65ee8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Rebecca Osborne
Contact Email
rebecca.osborne@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01730 819214

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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