Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Provision of Corporate Financial Services for South Downs National Park Authority

South Downs National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2026 at 17:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 Jul 2026 at 14:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

28 Apr 2026 at 14:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Downs National Park Authority is procuring a comprehensive corporate finance service covering transactional finance, management accounting, treasury management, payroll and HR systems, annual accounts, and support for internal and external audits, alongside other services in the specification. The work is for the Authority’s financial operations and is classified as financial services. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The scope may also include setting up separate accounting and reporting arrangements if the Authority establishes a subsidiary, including payroll, banking, statutory reporting, controls and group accounts as applicable. The contract also allows for increased activity in existing services.

The procurement is complete and a supplier has been selected. Brighton and Hove City Council was named for the contract, with an award date of 7 October 2026 and an awarded value of £3,314,877.60. The planned contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with options to extend by up to three further years, potentially to 31 March 2033. The tender used an open procedure and was divided into one lot, which was suitable for SMEs. Evaluation weighted methodology at 35%, resourcing 20%, price 30%, sustainability 5%, social value 5% and onboarding 5%. Bids were due by 14 September 2026. The award was recorded as pending, with a standstill period ending 23 October 2026.

For finance providers, this award demonstrates demand from the South Downs National Park Authority for an integrated service spanning day-to-day transactions, management accounts, treasury, payroll and HR systems, statutory accounts, and audit support. A credible competitor would need to show a strong delivery methodology and sufficient, well-planned resourcing, since these formed the largest parts of the evaluation. Capability across public-sector financial operations, reliable payroll and accounting systems, treasury management, and annual accounts and audit support would be directly relevant. Providers should also be able to evidence sustainability and social value commitments, and a well-managed onboarding approach. The possible need to support a subsidiary adds value to experience with separate financial records, governance and internal controls, intercompany transactions and group accounts. The single-lot scope and SME suitability indicate that smaller firms may be relevant competitors if they can cover the full service requirement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Corporate Financial Services for South Downs National Park Authority

Notice Description

The SDNPA is seeking to procure a comprehensive financial services contract that includes: * Transactional Finance * Management Accounting * Treasury Management * Payroll and HR systems * Full production of annual accounts * Internal and External Audit support * Other services identified in the specification

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option one: During the contract, it is possible that SDNPA may decide to set up a subsidiary company. Should this happen, the Financial Service provider would need to implement separate accounting records, budgeting, management reporting, payroll, banking and statutory reporting arrangements. Strong internal controls, delegated authorities, audit arrangements, and procedures for intercompany transactions would also be required. The provider would need to support the subsidiary by providing accurate financial information, ensuring legal compliance, managing cash flow and maintaining effective governance. Depending on the nature of the business, some of these systems may not be required. For example, if the subsidiary does not employ staff directly, there may be no need for a separate payroll function. The service provider would also need to generate group accounts under these circumstances. Option two: Increased activity for existing services.

Renewal: The Authority may extend the Contract Period by up to three further years from 1 April 2030, by notice(s) from the Authority to the Service Provider specifying the revised end date. The extension(s) may be by a single period or successive periods of twelve months, and a maximum extension shall be to 31 March 2033.

Planning Information

SDNPA is conducting preliminary market engagement with service providers to understand market capabilities and understand possible approaches and associated risks, using a market engagement questionnaire. This is an open engagement exercise in which any potential providers can participate. A background document, draft outline specification and the questionnaire can be obtained by emailing tenders@southdowns.gov.uk The deadline for completed questionnaires is close of play on Monday 18 May 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, this exercise does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, suppliers or works for SDNPA and the Authority is not committing to carrying out such a process. Participation or non-particiation in the pre-procurement market engagement process shall not prevent any supplier participating in a potential future procurement, nor is it intended that any information supplied as part of the pre-procurement process shall place any supplier at an advantage in a potential procurement process. Participation in the pre-procurement market engagement procurement process will be at each supplier's own cost. No expense in responding to this process will be reimbursed by the SDNPA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097215-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,314,877 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-07-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Downs National Park Authority
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Brighton and Hove City Council

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...