Scope
Description
South Downs National Park Authority wishes to appoint a consultant to a single supplier framework with the objective of securing specialist sustainable construction advice for planning officers. The duration of the framework is three years commencing on 30 June 2025. The SDNPA may extend the Framework Period by a further period or periods of up to 2 years by giving written notice to the Contractor of its wish to extend this Framework and the required length of such extension. The service is required across all development management teams within the South Downs National Park, to include SDNPA planners in the recovered service areas (Adur and Worthing, Arun, Brighton and Hove, Horsham, Mid-Sussex, and Wealden) and also those planners working within the host authorities (Chichester, East Hampshire, Lewes and Eastbourne, and Winchester). Planning applications will range across the whole of the National Park.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £67,500 excluding VAT
- £81,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 June 2025 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
South Downs National Park Authority may extend the Framework Period by a further period or periods of up to 2 years by giving written notice to the Contractor of its wish to extend this Framework and the required length of such extension.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Bidders shall provide their hourly rates with their bid response and these shall apply to each call off contract under the framework. There is no selection process for each call off as this is a single supplier framework. Please refer to the framework agreement uploaded with the tender documents to see the full order process.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 April 2025, 12:59am
Tender submission deadline
14 May 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Responses must be submitted in an electronic format via the SDNPA "In-tend" e-sourcing system, accessed at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home
Full details including the Invitation to Tender, Framework Agreement and advice for bidders can be found on the In-tend e-procurement portal.
Contracting authority
South Downs National Park Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDL-9528-MNGZ
South Downs Centre, North Street
Midhurst
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rebecca Osborne
Email: tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Website: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government