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Thriving Together Participation

ADUR DISTRICT COUNCIL

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24 Jun 2025 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the contract titled "Thriving Together Participation" was conducted by Adur District Council, located at Worthing Town Hall, in partnership with Worthing Borough Council. This contract falls under the services category, specifically research and development services and related consultancy, and focuses on engaging residents, elected members, businesses, and local organisations in shaping their communities in Sussex. The contract was awarded to Ideas Alliance CIC, with the procurement process completed as of the 24th June 2025. The contract period commenced on 22nd April 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2025, with a total gross value of £71,652. This process, initiated through a below-threshold procurement method, highlights the collaborative efforts anticipated ahead of local government reorganisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in providing consultancy services that involve community engagement and participation. SMEs like Ideas Alliance CIC, which specialise in designing and coordinating inclusive participation processes, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Businesses capable of facilitating dialogue among a broad spectrum of stakeholders will find this type of contract advantageous, as it enables them to contribute to shaping regional developments while showcasing their expertise in consultative services within the public sector. Such engagements not only bolster business portfolios but also pave the way for forming valuable networks and partnerships at the local government level.

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Notice Title

Thriving Together Participation

Notice Description

Adur & Worthing Councils are commissioning a delivery partner to work at pace to design, co-ordinate and deliver a representative and inclusive participation process that will enable residents, elected members, businesses, and local organisations to have a voice in shaping the future of their places and neighbourhoods ahead of devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Sussex.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0552ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ADUR DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WORTHING BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@adur-worthing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HA
Post Town
Brighton
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
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAS ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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