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Framework for Specialist Planning Advice: Archaeology (Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park)

South Downs National Park Authority

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is currently in the tender stage of procuring specialist planning advice focusing on archaeology within the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park. This involves an open competition under a below-threshold procurement method aimed at establishing a framework agreement. Interested parties should note the revised bid submission deadline set for 12 January 2026, following a time extension to accommodate the Christmas break. The contract, valued at £6,000, is targeted at providing archaeological services and environmental planning, with the framework beginning on 1 April 2026 and concluding by 31 March 2029, with an option for a one-year extension. All submissions must be made via SDNPA’s electronic sourcing portal.

The procurement presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in archaeological consultancy and environmental planning, especially those with a proven track record of working within a planning context relevant to the South Downs National Park. As this is a single-supplier framework with direct awards without reopening competition, it offers stable prospects for business growth. Businesses appropriate for this tender will benefit from demonstrating expertise in project resourcing, pragmatic approach to contracts, and an understanding of the National Park's unique planning requirements, aligning with SDNPA’s evaluation criteria which weights experience, approach, project resourcing, and price in the assessment of bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Specialist Planning Advice: Archaeology (Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park)

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is carrying out a tendering exercise with the objective of securing specialist archaeology advice for planning officers. Planning applications will range across the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The SDNPA may extend the Framework Period by a further period of up to one year by giving written notice of its intention to extend this Framework and the required length of such extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e72c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078530-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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