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Specialist Planning Advice: Ecology Sussex area of South Downs National Park

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 15:21

TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 14:38

TenderUpdate

24 Nov 2025 at 13:55

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has concluded the procurement process for providing specialist planning advice relating to ecology within the Sussex area. This contract, awarded under an open competition below the threshold, has culminated in an active award to SWT Ecology Services Limited. The buying organisation, South Downs National Park Authority, based in Midhurst, conducted this framework agreement tender with the project spanning from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, potentially extending to 31 March 2030. Classified under environmental planning, this contract promises comprehensive guidance for planning applications across the Sussex region, aligning with strategic ecological objectives.

This tender offers businesses specialising in environmental planning a robust opportunity for growth, particularly benefiting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the sector. The emphasis on ecology-centric planning advice means that proficient consultancy firms with expertise in regional environmental protocols, strategic resource allocation, and competitive pricing stand well-suited to thrive. The framework establishes a single supplier system wherein contracts are directly awarded, fostering stable partnerships and guaranteed demand for qualified ecological advisory services within the specified timeframe. The procurement's inclusion of strategic award criteria further ensures that capable firms can leverage specialised knowledge and competitive pricing to influence planning strategies positively.

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Notice Title

Specialist Planning Advice: Ecology Sussex area of South Downs National Park

Notice Description

The provision of Specialist Planning Advice: Ecology Sussex area of 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e74a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029950-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
£73,920 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWT ECOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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