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title: "Consultancy agreement to support development of local nature recovery strategies"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056075"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-16"
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# Consultancy agreement to support development of local nature recovery strategies

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056075

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council, a public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a consultancy agreement aimed at supporting the development of local nature recovery strategies. The contract, titled "Consultancy agreement to support development of local nature recovery strategies," was awarded to The Alcrofts Ltd (trading as Wayforward) and involves providing project management consultancy services. The procurement was conducted as a direct method, below threshold, without competition. This was part of a larger effort in collaboration with East Sussex County Council, as outlined in the tender's legal basis under the UKPGA 2023 legislation. The contract commenced on the 14th of July 2025 and will run until the 31st of March 2026, with a total gross value of £30,576.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in project management and nature recovery initiatives. Large businesses able to provide comprehensive consultancy services may find similar opportunities within local government projects aiming to enhance environmental sustainability. The successful supplier, The Alcrofts Ltd, will utilise their expertise to engage stakeholders effectively and develop strategic plans for nature recovery, indicating potential growth for consultancies that can deliver innovative and impactful solutions in public sector engagements.

## Notice

Consultancy agreement on behalf of both WSCC and ESCC to support the development of a stakeholder engagement plan for local nature recovery strategies - Phase 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040579-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,480 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE ALCROFTS LTD (TRADING AS WAYFORWARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2025 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040579-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040579-2025
  16th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

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