Tender

West Sussex Climate Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Action Plans.

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is inviting tenders for the development of two parallel climate action plans: a Climate Mitigation Action Plan and a Climate Adaptation Action Plan. The tender is part of the services industry category, specifically geared towards environmental issues consultancy services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions necessitating completion by August 6, 2025 at 16:00, following an enquiry period cut-off on July 25, 2025 at 16:00. The consultants will be operating within the UK regions of UKJ22, UKJ27, and UKJ28, and the visible procurement method is open competition below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in environmental services to expand their portfolio within the public sector. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Successful bidders will have the chance to contribute to West Sussex County’s efforts in tackling climate change, with contract durations extending until April 2027 and potential renewals. The sizable budget linked to the two lots underscores a remarkable business development prospect for capable environmental consultants ready to deliver impactful climate-related strategies.

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Notice Title

West Sussex Climate Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Action Plans.

Notice Description

Procurement of consultants - to develop two parallel climate action plans for West Sussex: (1) a Climate Mitigation Action Plan, and (2) Climate Adaptation Action Plan

Lot Information

Lot 1

Net Zero Route Maps and Climate Mitigation Action Plan

Renewal: The available extension applies to Lot 1 only. The maximum duration of the contract will be 24 months for Lot 1 and 18 months for Lot 2.

Lot 2

Climate Change Risk Assessment and Climate Adaptation Action Plan

Renewal: The available extension applies to Lot 1 only. The maximum duration of the contract will be 24 months for Lot 1 and 18 months for Lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055bcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038512-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£147,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nana Apawudza
Contact Email
nana.apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0330 222 7014

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
TLJ22 East Sussex CC, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

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