--- title: "Support for Rural West Sussex Partnership" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-30a38488-6dc0-492b-9794-ea18ea322f6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30a38488-6dc0-492b-9794-ea18ea322f6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30a38488-6dc0-492b-9794-ea18ea322f6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30a38488-6dc0-492b-9794-ea18ea322f6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2018-04-10" --- # Support for Rural West Sussex Partnership Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30a38488-6dc0-492b-9794-ea18ea322f6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-30a38488-6dc0-492b-9794-ea18ea322f6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-30a38488-6dc0-492b-9794-ea18ea322f6b.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority is soliciting tenders for the project titled "Support for Rural West Sussex Partnership," focusing on enhancing the rural economy of West Sussex. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st May 2018. The contract, valued at £40,000, will span from June 2018 to May 2019, under an open procurement method classified as miscellaneous business and business-related services, specifically designed for services supporting rural economic strategies. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to contribute to rural development, especially those with expertise in economic research, community engagement, and strategic planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as this contract is tailored to suit their capabilities, allowing them to play a critical role in implementing economic development strategies in rural areas. ## Notice This tender outlines the requirements for a support service for the Rural West Sussex Partnership to run from June 2018 to June 2019. A key objective of the RWSP is to drive the economic prosperity of the rural economy in West Sussex. This project will need to develop and manage a strategic action plan as agreed with RWSP members: o Maintain and develop background research relating to West Sussex's rural economy, employment and skills, and provide appropriate reports and guidance o Agree priorities for economic development and develop and regularly update consequent action plans to support and add value to stakeholders own economic strategies o Ensure timely communications with and between members and stakeholders to coordinate robust responses to Government, Local Authorities and Agencies to ensure economic development opportunities are implemented in rural areas o Organize individual or partnership meetings with partners and stakeholders, as required for efficient information sharing and goal setting including one West Sussex Rural Forum and two WSRP Partnership meetings per year. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47270d4d-3528-4474-9e06-8f7f9ceab36c | | 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 | 10 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 1 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2019 | | 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 - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2018 at 14:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47270d4d-3528-4474-9e06-8f7f9ceab36c - 10 Apr 2018 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47270d4d-3528-4474-9e06-8f7f9ceab36c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47270d4d-3528-4474-9e06-8f7f9ceab36c 10th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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