--- title: "Support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2021-03-04" --- # Support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority is seeking proposals through an open tender process for the project titled "Support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership" (Tender ID: SD - 00000142). This contract falls under the category of Business and Management Consultancy Services and aims to enhance rural economic development in West Sussex with a focus on three priority areas: Rural Digital Connectivity, Funding & Investment, and Partnership Facilitation. The tender period concludes on 7th April 2021, while the contract will commence on 1st June 2021 and run until 31st May 2022. The total contract value is £40,000, with a minimum value of £30,000, and interested bidders can view the full details on the designated electronic sourcing portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services aimed at rural development, digital infrastructure, and project management. Businesses with expertise in collaborative working and stakeholder engagement will be particularly well-suited to respond, as the project requires a strategic focus on delivering impactful local services. Engaging in this contract can help firms expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility within the public sector, paving the way for future collaborations and contracts. ## Notice This Invitation to Tender (ITT) looks to procure the provision of collaborative and representative support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership (RWSP). The overarching aim of the RWSP is; to bring together the key organisations that develop strategy and policy on rural economic development, in West Sussex, to ensure the successful delivery of locally focussed projects and services in rural areas centred around three priority areas; Rural Digital Connectivity, Funding & Investment and Partnership Facilitation Relationship Management & Collaborative Working. It is the desire of the funding partners for RWSP to re-establish its identity as a partnership network facilitated by the successful consultant. The RWSP must have a 'Local Strategic Focus' with elements of operational delivery, unless specifically stated by the funding partners, in pursuit of the three priority areas listed below. Three Priority Areas The three priority areas requiring RWSP focus are: 1. Rural Digital Infrastructure and Technologies 2. Funding and Investment 3. Partnership facilitation, relationship management & collaborative working The creation and subsequent implementation of a Delivery Plan outlining the methods of delivery, will further support the key objectives in pursuit of the three priority areas listed above. Additional information: SDNPA use an electronic sourcing portal to manage all tendering and quotation exercises and current and future contract opportunities can be viewed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns. In order to view the full documents available it is necessary to register with the portal. Registration is free and only has to be done once. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d70da1-be94-4025-8fb7-105e36e074ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2021 at 17:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d70da1-be94-4025-8fb7-105e36e074ee - 4 Mar 2021 at 17:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d70da1-be94-4025-8fb7-105e36e074ee - 4 Mar 2021 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d70da1-be94-4025-8fb7-105e36e074ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1d70da1-be94-4025-8fb7-105e36e074ee 4th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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