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Whole Plan Viability Assessment for South Downs National Park Authority Local Plan Review 2025

South Downs National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2025 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 16:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has awarded a contract for the "Whole Plan Viability Assessment for South Downs National Park Authority Local Plan Review 2025". The procurement process, which is now in the award stage, is categorised under urban planning and landscape architectural services. The contract, awarded to HDH Planning & Development Ltd, started on 10th November 2025 and will end on 8th December 2025, with a gross value of £35,535.60. This project is aimed at assessing the viability of various development typologies for the Local Plan covering the period from 2022 to 2042 in Midhurst, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open competition process and was below the threshold for higher value procurement activities.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the urban planning and development sector, especially for businesses that specialise in viability assessments and local plan reviews. SMEs within the landscape architectural services industry would find this project particularly beneficial, as it involves collaborations on a sub-central government level. Companies that can creatively assess and interpret development scenarios will stand out in such open competitions. By engaging in this and similar projects, businesses can enhance their portfolios and expertise in government contract work, potentially leading to further opportunities in regional planning and development initiatives across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Whole Plan Viability Assessment for South Downs National Park Authority Local Plan Review 2025

Notice Description

The purpose of the Whole Plan Viability Assessment is to inform the preparation of the Local Plan Review covering the plan period 2022 to 2042. The study assesses the viability of a range of development typologies that are representative of the types of sites that are identified in the emerging Local Plan Review. The assessment of viability will be iterative to test scenarios as the Local Plan Review progresses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e2b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072780-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Downs National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HDH Planning and Development Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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