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Single supplier framework for the assessment of Viability Appraisals, Marketing, Needs and Impact Assessments for Planning (Development Management) purposes, for South Downs National Park Authority

South Downs National Park Authority

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21 Jul 2026 at 15:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Apr 2026 at 09:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

28 Apr 2026 at 16:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Downs National Park Authority procured specialist planning advice through a single-supplier framework. The service covers assessments of development viability, marketing, need and impacts for planning and development management purposes. The appointed adviser supports the Authority’s planning officers in determining development management applications and making representations on related planning appeals. This is a professional services requirement involving technical planning and urban planning advice, with related services classified under CPV codes 71356400 and 71410000. Work is to be delivered within the South Downs National Park Authority’s area in England. The requirement is relevant to planning consultancies, development viability advisers, property and land advisers, and specialists able to assess market evidence, development need and the impacts of proposed development in a National Park context.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. It comprised one lot and a closed single-supplier framework, under which future contracts are awarded directly using the appointed supplier’s submitted rates, without reopening competition. BRUTON KNOWLES LIMITED was awarded the contract on 13 July 2026. The contract was signed on 13 July 2026 and runs from 3 August 2026 to 1 August 2028, with possible extension to 1 August 2029. The contract value is £150,000 excluding VAT and £180,000 including VAT. The award was evaluated on understanding of the brief in a National Park context (15%), methodology (30%), resourcing (25%) and price (30%).

This award indicates demand from the South Downs National Park Authority for specialist evidence and advice that can withstand planning decision-making and appeal processes. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in development viability, marketing assessments, development need and impact assessments, together with a clear understanding of planning within a National Park. The evaluation placed substantial emphasis on the proposed methodology and delivery resources, so suppliers should be able to explain how suitably qualified specialists will be deployed and how work will be managed. Operational capability is also important: the appointed service requires prompt quotations, early escalation of concerns, draft and final reports to agreed timescales, timely responses to applicant queries, policy-compliant advice, accessible public-file documents and regular framework reporting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Single supplier framework for the assessment of Viability Appraisals, Marketing, Needs and Impact Assessments for Planning (Development Management) purposes, for South Downs National Park Authority

Notice Description

Specialist expert advice through a single supplier framework on matters of development viability, marketing, need and impact assessments. This is to help South Downs National Park Authority planning officers determine development management applications and make representations on related appeals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: No later than three (3) months before the end of the Framework Period or before the end of any previous Extension(s) of the Framework Period (as the case may be) the SDNPA may extend the Framework Period by a further period or periods of up to one year by giving written notice to the Contractor of its wish to extend this Framework and the required length of such extension. Any such Extension shall be on the same terms and conditions and at the same rates as under this Framework. The maximum extension shall be to 1 August 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068810-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 1-2 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

BRUTON KNOWLES LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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