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Development of a Mournes Skills Strategy

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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10 Dec 2024 at 17:35

Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty has initiated a procurement process for the "Development of a Mournes Skills Strategy," aimed at creating a comprehensive skills strategy for natural and cultural conservation efforts in the Mountains of Mourne, located near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. This tender falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with additional focuses including secondary, higher, adult, and training education services. The tender process is currently at the tender stage, with the Request for Proposal (RFP) having been issued on 10th December 2024. Key dates include the RFP return deadline on 10th January 2025 at 12pm, assessment of proposals from 13th to 24th January 2025, and anticipated consultancy appointment in the week commencing 27th January 2025. The consultancy work is expected to begin in the week starting 3rd February 2025, with final outputs due by 31st August 2025.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for consultants specialised in skill strategy development, particularly those emphasising natural and cultural conservation. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio by associating with a reputable organisation like The National Trust. The contract, valued between £15,000 to £20,000, is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs and is being procured using a direct method (single tender action), implying a straightforward but highly competitive selection process. Businesses excelling in educational services, training, and strategic consulting will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to preserving the heritage and natural beauty of the Mournes area.

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Notice Title

Development of a Mournes Skills Strategy

Notice Description

Mournes Skill Strategy for Contracts Finder The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite a list of possible suppliers to provide the Trust with a proposal for the provision of a Mournes Skills Strategy. This will allow the Trust to understand which supplier will be capable of meeting the requirements and to identify a preferred supplier based on the information returned. The Mountains of Mourne are situated near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. The National Trust is seeking a total cost proposal from a suitably qualified Consultant to deliver the following: Development of a Skills Strategy to explore the range of knowledge and skills required for the natural and cultural conservation work in the Mournes area, to identify existing and potential future gaps and explore opportunities for addressing these across the Forever Mournes organisations, culminating in the development of an action plan. Timescales * RFP issued to tenderers: 10th December 2024 * RFP return deadline: 12pm, 10th January 2025 * Assessment of RFP: between 13th - 24th January 2025 * Anticipated Consultant appointment: week commencing 27th January 2025 * Consultancy Services to commence work: week commencing 3rd February 2025 * Output to be provided no later than: 31st August 2025 Please submit such queries via the Proactis portal This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. Registration is free. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal. Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe47c27-a1b5-4e17-b9ae-b728d6cdf943
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
Dominic Tarn
Contact Email
dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
0123456789

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2NA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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