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South Downs National Park Visitor Accommodation Review 2025

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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27 Jan 2025 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority is procuring a contractor to update the South Downs Visitor Accommodation Review for 2025. This review aims to provide a comprehensive evidence base to guide decisions about visitor accommodation needs across the South Downs National Park until 2042. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 3rd March 2025. The contract, valued between £10,000 and £12,000, will commence on 24th March 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2025. The project is classified under research services (CPV code 73110000) and will be conducted within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services to contribute to the regional development plan and enhance their portfolio. Firms experienced in data analysis, research, and planning within the tourism and hospitality sector will find this project particularly relevant. Winning this contract could lead to further opportunities with the South Downs National Park Authority and similar organisations focused on sustainable tourism and regional planning.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Downs National Park Visitor Accommodation Review 2025

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park was designated in March 2010 in recognition of it's landscapes and scenic beauty, and the South Downs National Park Authority ("the Authority") was established in April 2011. The Authority is carrying out a review and update of the South Downs Local Plan (SDLP) and South Downs Partnership Management Plan (PMP). The Authority wishes to appoint a contractor to update the South Downs Visitor Accommodation Review to provide a useful evidence base to inform both in terms of the need and type of visitor accommodation, and if this varies, across the South Downs National Park up to 2042. 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
ocds-b5fd17-be00158e-ab6f-49dc-9759-330f6e685889
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6fbfc70-51e5-43cf-8410-2c7e7b0d0c8c
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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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