--- title: "Visitor Survey 2018" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62e0b983-707a-4e27-b99a-56de97ab24f3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62e0b983-707a-4e27-b99a-56de97ab24f3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e0b983-707a-4e27-b99a-56de97ab24f3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e0b983-707a-4e27-b99a-56de97ab24f3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2018-05-31" --- # Visitor Survey 2018 Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62e0b983-707a-4e27-b99a-56de97ab24f3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-62e0b983-707a-4e27-b99a-56de97ab24f3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-62e0b983-707a-4e27-b99a-56de97ab24f3.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority is conducting a procurement process for the "Visitor Survey 2018", which falls under the market research services category. The tender is currently in the active stage of procurement and follows an open method, enabling broader participation. The tender period ends on 20th June 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2018 and run until 1st October 2018. The procurement is estimated at £10,000, with a minimum bid value of £8,000, and will involve multiple sites across the South Downs National Park, specifically targeting areas in West Sussex and the broader UK region. This tender presents significant business opportunities for market research firms and consultancies that specialise in visitor studies and public surveys. Companies with experience in conducting face-to-face research and familiarity with recreation management will be particularly well-suited for this contract. With the focus on evaluating changes in visitor behaviour and preferences, there is a scope for innovative approaches that can improve visitor engagement and insights for natural park management. ## Notice The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has undertaken several visitor studies (2011, 2014 and 2015) in the past, setting baselines for a number of performance indicators as well as giving us an initial. We now wish to revisit a number of the questions asked to evaluate potential shifts in visitor behaviour and enjoyment of the park, as well as seeking opinions on new topics for recreation management and policy purposes. We are seeking a market research team to carry out an extensive face to face visitor survey during high season at 13-16 key sites across the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA). Potential sites could include: 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/f1fc3a4a-6f53-4411-bfc8-6035f11f8653 | | 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 | 31 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 1 Oct 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 31 May 2018 at 11:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fc3a4a-6f53-4411-bfc8-6035f11f8653 - 31 May 2018 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fc3a4a-6f53-4411-bfc8-6035f11f8653 - 31 May 2018 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fc3a4a-6f53-4411-bfc8-6035f11f8653 - 31 May 2018 at 09:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fc3a4a-6f53-4411-bfc8-6035f11f8653 - 23 May 2018 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fc3a4a-6f53-4411-bfc8-6035f11f8653 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1fc3a4a-6f53-4411-bfc8-6035f11f8653 31st May 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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