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Downs to the Sea: Audience Development Support and Evaluation Framework

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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21 Feb 2023 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority is seeking consultancy services for the project "Downs to the Sea: Audience Development Support and Evaluation Framework." The project aims to restore wetland habitats across the South Downs and Arun Valley. The consultancy will focus on informing and supporting audience development and creating an evaluation framework crucial for a delivery phase application in late 2023 or early 2024. The tender value is £14,000, with a deadline for submissions on March 20, 2023, and a contract period starting on April 5, 2023, in the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing evaluation consultancy services to engage with a significant environmental restoration project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in audience development and evaluation frameworks are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, providing accessibility for businesses to participate in this environmental conservation initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Downs to the Sea: Audience Development Support and Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

The Downs to the Sea: Recovery and Resilience in Wetland Habitats project will help to restore and protect crucial ponds and wetlands, across the South Downs and in the Arun Valley, that are instrumental in nature recovery and resilience to climate change at scale, providing multiple ecosystem services. It is a partnership project comprising of South Downs National Park Trust (SDNPT) (lead applicant), South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), RSPB, Arun and Rother Rivers Trust (ARRT), Brighton and Hove City Council (including The Living Coast), and Writing Our Legacy. (WOL). The year-long development phase is crucial for the partnership to do preparatory work for a delivery phase activity plan. The SDNPT and SDNPA wish to appoint a consultant to work with the partnership during the development phase to: 1) inform and support audience development; and 2) create an evaluation framework for the project. Both will be important elements of a delivery phase application to NLHF in late 2023 or early 2024. 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/cf9330f9-21d7-4e5d-a161-c0399c55178b
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2023 - 16 Oct 2023 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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