Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c68-ba68-7211-a5f5-ea80f5e9bf97/support-for-the-rural-west-sussex-partnership closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Support for the Rural West Sussex Partnership [South Downs National Park Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-downs-national-park-authority) Estimated value £30,000 to £40,000 Published 4 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 7 Apr 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: - Rural Digital Infrastructure and Technologies - Funding and Investment - 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 [in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns](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 Read full description ## CPV classification Business and management consultancy and related services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/21e529d0-1889-450b-8146-3a2ec3a2f3ab) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile South Downs National Park Authority: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-downs-national-park-authority) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)