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Framework for Specialist Planning Advice: Archaeology (Sussex area of the South Downs National Park)

Awarded to Essex County Council, Place Services

South Downs National Park Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 24 November 2025
Deadline
Closed 12 January 2026

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Overview

The South Downs National Park Authority has awarded a contract worth £26,400 to Essex County Council, Place Services for specialist archaeology planning advice covering the Sussex area of the South Downs National Park. The framework provides advice to planning officers handling applications across this region and is now in delivery.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
24 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Archaeological servicesEnvironmental planning

Award outcome

Awarded value
£26,400
Award date
13 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2029
Contract length
3 years
Could run to
31 March 2030
Winner
  • Essex County Council, Place Services

This contract ends on 31 March 2029, or 31 March 2030 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Essex County Council, Place Services

Based in
Chelmsford
Public contracts won
7
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Market context

Typical award in Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

£100,000

Median of 10,822 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 74% below the median.

South Downs National Park Authority in the last 12 months

32

contracts awarded, worth £1,670,253 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    23 March 2026

  2. Tender Update

    1 December 2025

  3. Tender Update

    24 November 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    24 November 2025

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