--- title: "Single supplier framework for the assessment of Viability Appraisals, Marketing, Needs and Impact Assessments for Planning (Development Management) purposes, for South Downs National Park Authority" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2026-04-29" --- # Single supplier framework for the assessment of Viability Appraisals, Marketing, Needs and Impact Assessments for Planning (Development Management) purposes, for South Downs National Park Authority Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068d3e.json) ## Summary The South Downs National Park Authority has initiated a tender for a single supplier framework aimed at providing expert advice on development viability, marketing, needs, and impact assessments to assist its planning officers. This procurement process falls under the services category, specifically within technical and urban planning services. The framework's estimated value is £180,000 and will encompass regions in the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on the UKJ area. It is currently in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted until 28th May 2026 through the In-tend e-procurement portal. The procurement method is open competition, below threshold, as per UK legislation. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses proficient in planning and technical services, specifically those recognised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With a direct award contracting method through a single supplier framework, there is significant scope for growth and stability for the successful bidder. Businesses with expertise in understanding briefs within a National Park context, innovative methodological approaches, effective resourcing, and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete for this contract, providing them the opportunity to engage directly with a public authority. The framework begins in August 2026 and runs for two years with possible extensions, presenting a lasting engagement prospect for the winning supplier. ## Notice The objective is to secure specialist expert advice through a single supplier framework on matters of development viability, marketing, need and impact assessments. This is to help South Downs National Park Authority planning officers determine development management applications and make representations on related appeals. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: No later than three (3) months before the end of the Framework Period or before the end of any previous Extension(s) of the Framework Period (as the case may be) the SDNPA may extend the Framework Period by a further period or periods of up to one year by giving written notice to the Contractor of its wish to extend this Framework and the required length of such extension. Any such Extension shall be on the same terms and conditions and at the same rates as under this Framework. The maximum extension shall be to 1 August 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038924-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 98390000 - Other services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2026 at 08:07 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038924-2026 - 28 Apr 2026 at 15:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038807-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038924-2026 29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038807-2026 28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Tenders/Current Tender documents can be downloaded from the In-tend e-procurement portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Tenders/Current Registration on the portal is free of charge. ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.southdowns.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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