Tender

Downs to the Sea: Monitoring & Evaluation of Delivery Phase

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has launched the tender process for the project titled "Downs to the Sea: Monitoring & Evaluation of Delivery Phase." The procurement, falling under the category of evaluation consultancy services, aims to hire external evaluators for a 2.5-year project focused on enhancing key habitats and water resources. The project location is in the South East, United Kingdom, with postal code GU29 9DH. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 19th December 2024. The expected contract period runs from 27th January 2025 to 31st December 2027, and it follows an open procedure procurement method with a total contract value of GBP 45,000.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in environmental and evaluation consultancy services. With the goal of making impactful environmental improvements and fostering connections to nature, businesses equipped with expertise in habitat monitoring, evaluation, and environmental sustainability will find this project highly suitable. The open procedure invites broad participation, allowing various qualified firms to compete for this contract, thus fostering a competitive environment that encourages innovation and efficient project completion.

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Notice Title

Downs to the Sea: Monitoring & Evaluation of Delivery Phase

Notice Description

Downs to the Sea has been designed to make urgent, targeted interventions that will build on the evidence and the legacy of previous work and leave a platform for continued impact through ongoing partnerships. It is a 2.5 year project to rapidly deliver vital improvements at key habitats, to increase precious water resources and to further embed ways of working that will enable those that access nature the least but can benefit the most to foster a critical connection to blue and green spaces. We are now seeking the use of external evaluators to support the practical implementation of the evaluation plan and to provide external scrutiny in conducting interim and final evaluations. 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-b5fd17-47b2abfc-cc36-4579-afa2-9b17b9de008a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/203c2865-14a0-4284-89ec-73bb7e722769
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

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 years
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
Sophie Crosswell
Contact Email
sophie.crosswell@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01730819203

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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