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title: "South Downs Way National Trail User Data and Analysis - AWARD"
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# South Downs Way National Trail User Data and Analysis - AWARD

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00cf99d7-ca26-426b-bf92-69c7a3e2872d

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## Summary

The South Downs National Park Authority has awarded a contract titled "South Downs Way National Trail User Data and Analysis" to Place Informatics Ltd for data analysis services, classified under CPV code 72316000 with additional classification in social research services (79315000). The tender aimed to analyse mobile phone location data collected in 2022 and 2023 to provide insights on the estimated total number of trail users and other related metrics. This open procedure procurement process, with a value of £20,000, was concluded on 5th January 2024, and the contract runs from 18th January 2024 to 31st March 2024. The procurement was aimed at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and took place in the South East region, specifically with the delivery address in West Sussex, United Kingdom (GU29 9DH).

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in data analysis and social research services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The insights derived from this project can help inform future planning and management of the South Downs Way, potentially leading to ongoing collaboration and further projects for the successful bidder. The contract offers a platform for businesses capable of providing detailed user data analysis and innovative approaches to handling large data sets, making it an attractive opportunity for firms in the data analytics field.

## Notice

The South Downs National Park Authority oversees the management of the South Downs Way on behalf of 3 highway authorities, Hampshire, West Sussex and East Sussex. The Authority has collected data on users of the SDW for some time. This includes user numbers, types of user and direction of travel, distance travelled, No. of overnight stays and expenditure. We now wish to appoint a service provider to undertake an initial one off 'pilot' analysis of available mobile phone location data for 2022 and 2023 to provide insights into the estimated total number of users of the South Downs Way, along with insights into user's distance travelled to reach the SDW, proportion of users that are regular users and proportion of users that have completed the whole route or substantial section of the route.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f19ee9d-1225-4454-83bf-f93cfb47d69f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU29 9DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Midhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLACE INFORMATICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f19ee9d-1225-4454-83bf-f93cfb47d69f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f19ee9d-1225-4454-83bf-f93cfb47d69f
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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