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title: "Framework for Specialist Planning Advice: Landscape (Sussex area of the South Downs National Park)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e77f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-16"
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# Framework for Specialist Planning Advice: Landscape (Sussex area of the South Downs National Park)

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e77f

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## Summary

The "Framework for Specialist Planning Advice: Landscape" tender was carried out by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), aimed at securing specialist landscape advice for planning applications in the Sussex area of the South Downs National Park. The procurement process reached its completion with the contract being awarded on 16 June 2026 to PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS LIMITED. The contract is set to begin on 1 April 2026 and will continue until 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. This framework operates under an open procurement method, below threshold, and does not include reopening competition due to its single supplier framework nature. The main category involved is services related to urban planning and landscape architectural services, with a gross contract value of £87,120. This process is conducted under the legislative framework detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in urban planning and landscape architecture, particularly those specialising in environmental planning. Given the single supplier approach, firms with a strong understanding of the South Downs National Park's unique landscape and planning context hold a competitive edge. Large enterprises like PELL FRISCHMANN have already secured this contract, indicating that businesses capable of providing comprehensive landscape advice while maintaining competitive pricing are well-suited for this framework. With a focus on strategic planning and the possibility of extension, the framework fosters long-term business engagement and growth within the key regions of the UKJ area.

## 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 range across the Sussex 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/056527-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,120 |
| Lots value | £87,120 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,120 |

## 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

- 16 Jun 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056527-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 14:41 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078536-2025
- 24 Nov 2025 at 14:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076511-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056527-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078536-2025
  1st December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076511-2025
  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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