Planning

Countryside Contractors DPS - Extend or re-procurement (2027)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 10:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Countryside Contractors DPS – Extend or re-procurement (2027)". This effort is focused on agricultural services and related products, classified under CPV codes 77100000 and 03000000. The process, categorised under services, will hold a significant opportunity lasting from 2027 to the end of 2031, with the next communication notice expected by 1st April 2026. The procurement falls under sub-central government and aims to augment the council's delivery of countryside services within the UKJ27 region, headquartered in Chichester.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in agricultural and related environmental services. Those with expertise in providing rural infrastructure, land management, or environmental conservation services would be well-positioned to compete. The methodical planning indicates a structured opportunity for contractors who can deliver efficient and sustainable solutions to enhance West Sussex's countryside management. As the procurement unfolds, businesses in the specified industry sectors can prepare to enter this dynamic market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Countryside Contractors DPS - Extend or re-procurement (2027)

Notice Description

Countryside Contractors DPS - Extend or re-procurement (2027) for WSCC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0521a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026039-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77100000 - Agricultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
neil.hewitt@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RG
Post Town
Portsmouth
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
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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