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Scope

Description

SDNPA wishes to secure specialist arboricultural advice on planning applications, including minerals and waste, tree notifications in Conservation Areas, hedgerow applications, enforcement matters, and TPO applications. This will normally be required within the South Downs National Park Authority parts of Arun, Adur & Worthing, Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Lewes, Mid-Sussex and Wealden Councils as well as, occasionally, (approximately 7 applications per year) more complex applications across the Hampshire and Chichester District areas of the National Park.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• 拢65,000 excluding VAT
• 拢78,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
• Possible extension to 31 May 2030
• 4 years

Description of possible extension:

South Downs National Park Authority may extend the Framework Period by a further period or periods of up to 1 year 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

• 03452000 - Trees
• 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Contract locations

• UKJ - South East (England)

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

1

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Prices charged for work commissioned will be based on the hourly rates submitted by the successful bidder. This is a single supplier framework so call offs will be made by direct award.

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

27 March 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders must be submitted via SDNPA's procurement portal:

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

Price 35%

Approach to the framework (methodology 35%)

Resourcing 30%

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Documents

Associated tender documents

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 [at] southdowns.gov.uk

Website:

Region: UKJ27 - West Sussex (South West)

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government