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Addressing Barriers to Climate Action - Developing a values driven approach to accelerate climate action within the Protected Landscapes

South Downs National Park Authority

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01 Sep 2026 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

South Downs National Park Authority is procuring consultancy services to address barriers to climate action across the UK’s Protected Landscapes family. The appointed consultant will develop practical training materials and other resources to build organisational capability, helping Protected Landscapes engage stakeholders in climate action that supports adaptation and resilience to climate change. The work also includes advice on communicating the importance and value of nature-based solutions to key sector partners. This is an environmental issues consultancy and training-manual preparation requirement. Delivery is across the United Kingdom, for Protected Landscapes and their stakeholders. National Parks England is assisting the Authority with assessment of tenders.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. There is one lot, with a gross value of £48,000. Bids must be submitted electronically through the In-tend system by 30 September 2026 at 1.00pm; no other submission method is accepted. The contract is scheduled to run from 26 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Evaluation is based on price at 35% and quality at 65%. Quality covers understanding of the wider environmental sector in which Protected Landscapes operate (10%), approach to the contract (25%), project resourcing (15%), proposed project timeline (10%) and sustainability (5%).

This opportunity suits an environmental, climate-action or sustainability consultancy that can turn specialist knowledge into practical training and usable resources. Strong bidders will need to understand the wider environmental sector and the operating context of Protected Landscapes, and to show a credible approach to helping organisations engage stakeholders and build climate-action capability. Experience communicating the importance and value of nature-based solutions to sector partners would be directly relevant. The evaluation gives greater weight to quality than price, so suppliers should be able to evidence a well-structured delivery approach, suitably skilled project team, realistic timeline and sustainable methods. The requirement is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and may suit a focused consultancy with relevant environmental and training experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Addressing Barriers to Climate Action - Developing a values driven approach to accelerate climate action within the Protected Landscapes

Notice Description

On behalf of the UK's Protected Landscapes family, SDNPA is seeking a consultant to deliver a project to provide practical training materials and resources to build capability. This is to support Protected Landscapes to engage with stakeholders in delivering climate action that helps to adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change. This includes advice on how best to communicate with key sector partners the importance and value of nature-based solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ef68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083481-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

92312212 - Services related to the preparation of training manuals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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