Scope
Description
In 2019, the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) set up a single supplier framework for use by all of the UK National Park Authorities (NPAs) for their recruitment advertising needs. This framework has now expired. Following preliminary market engagement, we are now tendering to establish a framework agreement with a recruitment advertising agency to serve seven of the UK National Park Authorities.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The option for a one year extension, subject to the agreement of the National Parks named on the framework
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79341000 - Advertising services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This is a single supplier framework, with direct awards made to the single supplier. Prices are determined by the rates provided in the pricing proposal of the winning bidder.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
South Downs National Park Authority
Lake District National Park Authority
North York Moors National Park Authority
The Broads Authority
Dartmoor National Park Authority
Exmoor National Park
New Forest National Park Authority
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 February 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Approach to the Framework | Quality | 20% |
| Support and resourcing | Quality | 15% |
| EDI and Sustainability | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Scenario | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home
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Contracting authority
South Downs National Park Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDL-9528-MNGZ
South Downs Centre, North Street
Midhurst
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Website: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk
Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Lake District National Park Authority
Summary of their role in this procurement: Asses
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBPJ-8656-VBYR
Wayfaring House, Murley Moss Business Park, Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA9 7RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
North York Moors National Park Authority
Summary of their role in this procurement: Assessment of tenders
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGXC-2897-MQXX
The Old Vicarage, Bondgate
York
YO62 5BP
United Kingdom
Email: it@northyorkmoors.org.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC