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Consultancy agreement to support development of local nature recovery strategies

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a consultancy agreement aimed at supporting the development of local nature recovery strategies. The contract, titled "Consultancy agreement to support development of local nature recovery strategies," was awarded to The Alcrofts Ltd (trading as Wayforward) and involves providing project management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted as a direct method, below threshold, without competition. This was part of a larger effort in collaboration with East Sussex County Council, as outlined in the tender's legal basis under the UKPGA 2023 legislation. The contract commenced on the 14th of July 2025 and will run until the 31st of March 2026, with a total gross value of £30,576.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in project management and nature recovery initiatives. Large businesses able to provide comprehensive consultancy services may find similar opportunities within local government projects aiming to enhance environmental sustainability. The successful supplier, The Alcrofts Ltd, will utilise their expertise to engage stakeholders effectively and develop strategic plans for nature recovery, indicating potential growth for consultancies that can deliver innovative and impactful solutions in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Consultancy agreement to support development of local nature recovery strategies

Notice Description

Consultancy agreement on behalf of both WSCC and ESCC to support the development of a stakeholder engagement plan for local nature recovery strategies - Phase 4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056075
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040579-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.moore@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ALCROFTS LTD (TRADING AS WAYFORWARD

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