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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Tender

01 Sep 2026 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

South Downs National Park Authority is procuring consultancy services for the UK’s Protected Landscapes family. The successful consultant will develop practical training materials and other resources to build capability for climate action. The work will help Protected Landscapes engage stakeholders in delivering action that adapts to, and builds resilience against, climate change. It also includes advising on how to communicate the importance and value of nature-based solutions to key sector partners. The requirement combines environmental issues consultancy with the preparation of training manuals (CPV 90713000 and 92312212). Delivery is across the United Kingdom, supporting Protected Landscapes nationally. The buyer is a sub-central public authority based at the South Downs National Park Authority in Midhurst.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Bids must be submitted electronically through In-tend by 30 September 2026 at 13:00; the buyer will not accept another submission method. There is one lot, with a gross value of £48,000. 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%. The quality assessment 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 environmental consultants, climate-action advisers and specialist training or communications providers able to work with the Protected Landscapes sector. Strong candidates will understand environmental policy and practice, climate adaptation, resilience and nature-based solutions, and be able to translate that knowledge into practical guidance for stakeholders. The requirement calls for the design of usable training materials and resources, alongside advice that helps communicate effectively with key sector partners. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate a credible delivery approach, appropriate project resourcing and a realistic timeline. Quality carries substantially more weight than price, with particular emphasis on understanding the wider environmental sector and the proposed approach to delivering the contract. The lot is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ef68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082589-2026
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
1 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20264 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

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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