Planning

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

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for external monitoring and evaluation services related to their Corporate Plan for 2026-2031. This process falls under the services category, specifically evaluation consultancy and corporate environmental auditing services, with a noteworthy focus on suppliers in South East England (Region UKJ). The procurement is initiated as a tender, with a scheduled milestone for supplier engagement via a questionnaire through their In-Tend portal by 26 January 2026. The contract for this opportunity is expected to commence on 30 April 2026 and conclude on 29 April 2031, with gross contract value estimated at £42,000. Interested suppliers should look out for an upcoming procurement notice by 16 February 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those offering evaluation and environmental auditing expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the procurement suitability for SMEs. This five-year contract entails working closely with a public authority, providing continuous monitoring and evaluation, which could foster long-term professional relationships and enhance portfolio credentials. Companies operating locally or those looking to expand their reach in the UK market will find this opportunity beneficial for showcasing their competencies and establishing a foothold in delivering specialised consultancy services within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The South Downs National Park Authority is seeking your assistance in conducting preliminary market engagement, in the form of a questionnaire, in preparation for a five-year contract to monitor and evaluate our 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/083033-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Further Information

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