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Facilitation of engagement for the review of the South Downs National Park Authority Partnership Management Plan - AWARD

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Facilitation of engagement for the review of the South Downs National Park Authority Partnership Management Plan". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on research consultancy services (CPV code 73210000). Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the contract period spans from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2026. The tender process concluded on 17 July 2024, with Resources For Change Ltd being awarded the contract valued at £68,615. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring competitive bidding and transparency. Key responsibilities include evaluating the current Partnership Management Plan (PMP) outcomes, stakeholder engagement, and drafting a new PMP with updated priorities and action plans. The contracting authority can be contacted via Rebecca Osborne at SDNPA, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy and stakeholder engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on these entities within the tender's suitability criteria. The successful bidder will need expertise in engagement design and delivery, as well as experience in strategic evaluation and reporting. By securing contracts like this, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish themselves as key partners in public sector projects, leading to sustained business growth and increased visibility within similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Facilitation of engagement for the review of the South Downs National Park Authority Partnership Management Plan - AWARD

Notice Description

SDNPA is required to develop and keep under review a Partnership Management Plan (PMP). This contract encompasses evaluation of delivery of the current PMP outcomes, internal and external stakeholder engagment, including engagement design, engagement delivery, a report on drivers for change, a revised statement of ambision, agreed priorities, action plan and tarkets for the new PMP, and a report on the engagement and how it has supported the development of the PMP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c64779b2-9925-4a83-9db4-df23f230f3fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42147425-3b22-42da-9698-888853420f5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,615 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESOURCES FOR CHANGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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