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title: "Framework for the Provision of Specialist Planning Advice: Landscape (Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e76e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Framework for the Provision of Specialist Planning Advice: Landscape (Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park)

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e76e

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## Summary

The South Downs National Park Authority recently concluded a tendering exercise for a framework agreement dedicated to the provision of specialist planning advice in landscape matters within the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park. The procurement, with an effective date of 7th April 2026, culminated in the award of the contract to Pell Frischmann Consultants Limited. This procurement process involved an open competition below the threshold with a framework agreement in place, allowing for direct award of contracts without reopening the competition. The awarded contract, valued at £72,960, spans from April 2026 to March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension until March 2030. The procuring authority is located in Midhurst, UK, and the main procurement category is services focusing on urban planning and environmental planning.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in urban planning and environmental planning services. Companies with expertise in landscape architectural services and those capable of delivering specialist planning advice stand to benefit significantly from this arrangement. The framework's design, which permits direct award, simplifies the procurement process for large suppliers like Pell Frischmann, creating an attractive proposition for capable enterprises aiming to expand their footprint within the public sector. The inclusion of a framework agreement ensures a consistent flow of work, providing stability and growth potential for businesses meeting the specified criteria and possessing knowledge of the unique planning context of the South Downs National Park.

## Notice

The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) carried out a tendering exercise with the objective of securing specialist landscape advice for planning officers. Planning applications will range across the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The SDNPA may extend the Framework Period by a further period of up to one year by giving written notice of its intention to extend this Framework and the required length of such extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031490-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,960 |
| Lots value | £72,960 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,960 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MIDHURST |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU29 9DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Midhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031490-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078539-2025
- 24 Nov 2025 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076488-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031490-2026
  7th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078539-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076488-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home
  SDNPA use an electronic sourcing portal to manage all tendering and quotation exercises and current and future contract opportunities can be viewed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns In order to view the full documents available it is necessary to register with the portal. Registration is free and only has to be done once.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.pellfrischmann.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southdowns.gov.uk

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