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Telematics data and analysis for the South Downs National Park

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Award

22 Jan 2026 at 11:47

Tender

22 Oct 2025 at 12:37

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Telematics data and analysis for the South Downs National Park." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on data analysis and research services. The contract, worth £71,760, was awarded on 15th January 2026, and it provides for a potential extension until January 2030. The contract involves providing people movement and behavioural insight data across the National Park to aid strategic planning and operational decisions. Located in the region of UKJ, Midhurst, this procurement was conducted via an open method, below the threshold, which means it invited open competition. The process began with a tender notice in October 2025 and moved swiftly into the award phase by early 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for companies specialising in telematics data, research, and data analysis services. Businesses like PLACE INFORMATICS LTD, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to leverage this opportunity. The project requires innovative solutions to deliver GPS-based movement data for greenspace, trails, and transport infrastructure, making it an attractive proposition for firms skilled in advanced data analytics and technology-driven insights. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio and expand within the public sector by showcasing their ability to deliver valuable insights that support evidence-based decision-making for public authorities.

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Notice Title

Telematics data and analysis for the South Downs National Park

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of people movement and behavioural insight data across the National Park to support planning and operational decisions as well as monitor trends and indicators to support evidence against targets and outcomes. The service includes accurate GPS-based movement data for greenspace, trails and transport infrastructure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority may extend the contract period by up to one year from 16 December 2028, and the maximum extension shall be to 15 December 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d19c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005688-2026
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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
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

PLACE INFORMATICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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