Scope
Description
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is carrying out a tendering exercise with the objective of securing specialist archaeology advice for planning officers. Planning applications will range across the Hampshire area of the South Downs National Park.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £6,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Contracts will be awarded by direct award, as this is a single supplier framework. Prices will be determined by the rates submitted with the tender.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
6 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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
No other method of submission will be accepted.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Evaluation Criteria:
Details of relevant experience/track record of similar work Pass/Fail
Approach to the Contract 30%
Project Resourcing 30%
Demonstration of understanding of the South Downs National Park in a planning context 5%
Price 35%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
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.
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