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Development of an Operational Energy and Embodied Carbon Evidence base for Planning Policy

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Development of an Operational Energy and Embodied Carbon Evidence Base for Planning Policy". This falls under the services category of energy-efficiency consultancy, with geographical relevance to the UKJ region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under a direct award method, below the threshold, and concluded without competition. The contract commenced on 20th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026. The award was made to Levitt Bernstein Associates Limited, with a total contract value of £31,704 (including VAT).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the field of sustainability consulting, particularly those focusing on energy efficiency and carbon management. Companies that offer specialised services in developing evidence bases for planning policies would be well-positioned to engage with such projects. The focus on operational energy and embodied carbon presents an avenue for businesses aiming to lead in sustainable development practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Levitt Bernstein Associates Limited, which secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for smaller firms to successfully compete and thrive in this sector.

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Notice Title

Development of an Operational Energy and Embodied Carbon Evidence base for Planning Policy

Notice Description

Sustainability Consultant to develop an operational energy and embodied carbon evidence base for Planning Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029930-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,420 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVITT BERNSTEIN ASSOCIATES

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