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Corporate Plan (2026-2031) External Monitoring and Evaluation South Downs National Park Authority

South Downs National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 15:54

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 17:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 16:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority, located at South Downs Centre, North Street, Midhurst, UKJ27, conducted a procurement process titled "Corporate Plan (2026-2031) External Monitoring and Evaluation South Downs National Park Authority". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting evaluation consultancy and corporate environmental auditing services. It was carried out using an open procurement method, below the threshold, with a competition in which WAVEHILL LIMITED emerged as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 29th April 2031. This process was finalised with the award decision on 9th June 2026, following various stages, starting from planning in December 2025 and a submission deadline on 26th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in evaluation consultancy and environmental auditing, particularly those suitable for SMEs. The procurement required data collection, analysis, and independent verification against pre-set targets, offering a five-year engagement with periodic evaluations. Businesses excelling in data-driven evaluation and those adept in compliance with environmental standards are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With a contract value of £35,940, the open competition method ensures a fair chance for SMEs to enter the public sector and expand their expertise and market presence within the public authority domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Corporate Plan (2026-2031) External Monitoring and Evaluation South Downs National Park Authority

Notice Description

Review our evaluation framework and provide independent verification of delivery against targets. This involves data collection, analysis of and annual summary reporting. A mid-point evaluation at the end of year 3 (2029) and a final evaluation at end of year 5 (2031) which the consultant will help to design. This may entail data collection beyond the methodology detailed in the Corporate plan.

Planning Information

We are inviting suppliers to respond via questionnaire through our In-Tend portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f60d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054410-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 29 Apr 2031 4-5 years
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WAVEHILL LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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