Tender

Support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority is seeking proposals through an open tender process for the project titled "Support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership" (Tender ID: SD - 00000142). This contract falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services and aims to enhance rural economic development in West Sussex with a focus on three priority areas: Rural Digital Connectivity, Funding & Investment, and Partnership Facilitation. The tender period concludes on 7th April 2021, while the contract will commence on 1st June 2021 and run until 31st May 2022. The total contract value is £40,000, with a minimum value of £30,000, and interested bidders can view the full details on the designated electronic sourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services aimed at rural development, digital infrastructure, and project management. Businesses with expertise in collaborative working and stakeholder engagement will be particularly well-suited to respond, as the project requires a strategic focus on delivering impactful local services. Engaging in this contract can help firms expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility within the public sector, paving the way for future collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Title

Support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) looks to procure the provision of collaborative and representative support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership (RWSP). The overarching aim of the RWSP is; to bring together the key organisations that develop strategy and policy on rural economic development, in West Sussex, to ensure the successful delivery of locally focussed projects and services in rural areas centred around three priority areas; Rural Digital Connectivity, Funding & Investment and Partnership Facilitation Relationship Management & Collaborative Working. It is the desire of the funding partners for RWSP to re-establish its identity as a partnership network facilitated by the successful consultant. The RWSP must have a 'Local Strategic Focus' with elements of operational delivery, unless specifically stated by the funding partners, in pursuit of the three priority areas listed below. Three Priority Areas The three priority areas requiring RWSP focus are: 1. Rural Digital Infrastructure and Technologies 2. Funding and Investment 3. Partnership facilitation, relationship management & collaborative working The creation and subsequent implementation of a Delivery Plan outlining the methods of delivery, will further support the key objectives in pursuit of the three priority areas listed above. 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d70da1-be94-4025-8fb7-105e36e074ee
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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