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

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Award

07 Apr 2026 at 12:55

TenderUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 14:43

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority recently concluded a tendering exercise for a framework agreement dedicated to the provision of specialist planning advice in landscape matters within the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park. The procurement, with an effective date of 7th April 2026, culminated in the award of the contract to Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited. This procurement process involved an open competition below the threshold with a framework agreement in place, allowing for direct award of contracts without reopening the competition. The awarded contract, valued at £72,960, spans from April 2026 to March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension until March 2030. The procuring authority is located in Midhurst, UK, and the main procurement category is services focusing on urban planning and environmental planning.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in urban planning and environmental planning services. Companies with expertise in landscape architectural services and those capable of delivering specialist planning advice stand to benefit significantly from this arrangement. The framework's design, which permits direct award, simplifies the procurement process for large suppliers like Pell Frischmann, creating an attractive proposition for capable enterprises aiming to expand their footprint within the public sector. The inclusion of a framework agreement ensures a consistent flow of work, providing stability and growth potential for businesses meeting the specified criteria and possessing knowledge of the unique planning context of the South Downs National Park.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) carried out a tendering exercise with the objective of securing specialist landscape 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e76e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031490-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£72,960 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,960 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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