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title: "Development of an Operational Energy and Embodied Carbon Evidence base for Planning Policy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0679d4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Development of an Operational Energy and Embodied Carbon Evidence base for Planning Policy

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0679d4

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## Summary

The South Downs National Park Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "Development of an Operational Energy and Embodied Carbon Evidence Base for Planning Policy". This falls under the services category of energy-efficiency consultancy, with geographical relevance to the UKJ region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted under a direct award method, below the threshold, and concluded without competition. The contract commenced on 20th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2026. The award was made to Levitt Bernstein Associates Limited, with a total contract value of £31,704 (including VAT).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the field of sustainability consulting, particularly those focusing on energy efficiency and carbon management. Companies that offer specialised services in developing evidence bases for planning policies would be well-positioned to engage with such projects. The focus on operational energy and embodied carbon presents an avenue for businesses aiming to lead in sustainable development practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Levitt Bernstein Associates Limited, which secured this contract, demonstrate the potential for smaller firms to successfully compete and thrive in this sector.

## Notice

Sustainability Consultant to develop an operational energy and embodied carbon evidence base for Planning Policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029930-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,420 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEVITT BERNSTEIN ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029930-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029930-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.levittbernstein.co.uk/
- https://www.southdowns.gov.uk

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