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Scope

Description

The objective is to secure specialist expert advice through a single supplier framework on matters of development viability, marketing, need and impact assessments. This is to help South Downs National Park Authority planning officers determine development management applications and make representations on related appeals.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• 拢180,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 3 August 2026 to 1 August 2028
• Possible extension to 1 August 2029
• 2 years, 11 months, 30 days

Description of possible extension:

No later than three (3) months before the end of the Framework Period or before the end of any previous Extension(s) of the Framework Period (as the case may be) the SDNPA may extend the Framework Period by a further period or periods of up to one year by giving written notice to the Contractor of its wish to extend this Framework and the required length of such extension. Any such Extension shall be on the same terms and conditions and at the same rates as under this Framework. The maximum extension shall be to 1 August 2029.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

• 71356400 - Technical planning services
• 71410000 - Urban planning services
• 98390000 - Other services

Contract locations

• UKJ - South East (England)

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Contracts will be awarded by direct award, as this is a single supplier framework. Prices for contracts awarded under the framework will be based on the rates provided in the pricing proposal, and the

Award method when using the framework

Without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Tender submission deadline

28 May 2026, 1:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Submissions should be made via the In-tend e-procurement portal,

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

Award criteria:

A: Understanding of the brief in a National Park Context 15%

B: Approach (Methodology) 30%

C: Resourcing 25%

D: Price 30%

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Documents

Associated tender documents

To download and view the tender documents, visit You will need to register on the site (registration is free and only has to be done once), log in, and express interest in the project.

Contracting authority

South Downs National Park Authority

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDL-9528-MNGZ

South Downs Centre, North Street

Midhurst

GU29 9DH

United Kingdom

Email: tenders [at] southdowns.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government