--- title: "WSCC DR - Public Rights of Way Maintenance Services 2023 - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-221f7a23-fc2f-428f-92e0-d36682b4d1e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221f7a23-fc2f-428f-92e0-d36682b4d1e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221f7a23-fc2f-428f-92e0-d36682b4d1e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221f7a23-fc2f-428f-92e0-d36682b4d1e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-06-23" --- # WSCC DR - Public Rights of Way Maintenance Services 2023 - Market Engagement Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-221f7a23-fc2f-428f-92e0-d36682b4d1e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221f7a23-fc2f-428f-92e0-d36682b4d1e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221f7a23-fc2f-428f-92e0-d36682b4d1e1.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council is seeking to engage the market for the "WSCC DR - Public Rights of Way Maintenance Services 2023" contract, which facilitates the maintenance of the Public Rights of Way (PRoW) network. The procurement process is currently at the market engagement stage, with a deadline for submissions of feedback and ideas set for 6th July 2022. The anticipated tender release is planned for October 2022, with the new contract scheduled to commence on 1st May 2023, lasting up to six years. The estimated contract value is approximately £1.8 million, averaging £300,000 per annum, and it is categorised under services related to fencing, railing, and safety equipment installation work. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with experience in countryside management, forestry, or related sectors. Companies, including local SMEs focused on environmental services and maintenance work, could particularly benefit from this engagement, given the contract's focus on enhancing community access to green spaces. Those interested in participating should consider submitting their input via the market engagement questionnaire by the specified deadline to establish their suitability for the forthcoming procurement process. ## Notice The County Council has a statutory duty to provide safe access to the Public Rights of Way (PRoW) network and the Routine Maintenance Contract is a key mechanism in the delivery of the obligation. The PRoW network provides links to services and into the wider Countryside. The rural nature of the county provides tourism opportunities, and the South Downs National Park and coast attracts visitors to the area. Those who exercise and enjoy time in green spaces have increased wellbeing and this free source of exercise can bring wider health benefits. The existing contract ends on 30 April 2023 and the County Council is now preparing a procurement process to replace the contract, with tendering anticipated in October 2022. The value of the new contract is estimated to be ~PS300k per annum, and PS1.8m over the maximum 6-year term. We would be grateful for your thoughts on how we can make the new contract a success. A market engagement questionnaire is enclosed in synopsis section on the SE Shared Services tendering portal. Please return the enclosed market engagement questionnaire either via a correspondence message on the SE Shared Services portal or directly to david.robinson@westsussex.gov.uk no later than Wednesday 6th July at 12:00 noon please. Many thanks for your help! Additional information: This is a market engagement exercise only. The questionnaire can be accessed via this link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home Please log in and search for the following: Title: WSCC DR - Public Rights of Way Maintenance Services 2023 - Market Engagement Ref: WSCC - 034682 Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd7cb99-c9b6-4d39-aba6-d033fafca537 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST SUSSEX | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | 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 | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45233229 - Verge maintenance work - 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77211400 - Tree-cutting services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77231000 - Forestry management services - 77231100 - Forest resources management services - 90712200 - Forest conservation strategy planning ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd7cb99-c9b6-4d39-aba6-d033fafca537 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd7cb99-c9b6-4d39-aba6-d033fafca537 23rd June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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