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Invitation to Tender - Group learning module on urban nature finance

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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21 Jul 2026 at 14:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, located in Swindon, England, invites tenders for a group learning module focused on urban nature finance. The service procurement falls under the banking and investment services category, with additional classifications in research, business consultancy, and training services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure below the threshold, and is open to submissions until 31st July 2026 at 5pm. The project is budgeted at £20,000 inclusive of VAT and is set to commence on 17th August 2026, running until 30th January 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for external consultants or consortiums proficient in finance and urban development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses specialising in developing and delivering finance-related courses tailored to unlocking funding for urban nature projects will find this tender especially suitable. The project aims to enhance the capabilities of local authorities and their partners, providing an invaluable platform to showcase expertise in innovative financing solutions and establishing connections within the growing coalition of Nature Towns and Cities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender - Group learning module on urban nature finance

Notice Description

CONTEXT Nature Towns and Cities is a growing coalition, united by a shared mission to create greener, healthier and more resilient towns, cities and neighbourhoods and for millions more people to have access to nature close to home, no matter where they live. THE COMMISSION As part of this programme, we are developing a group learning offer for programme participants - primarily local authority practitioners, but also place-based partnerships of NGOs, community organisations and others. The group leaning should help them to unlock new funding and finance for urban nature - benefitting people, place and nature. We are looking for an external consultant, or consortium to develop and deliver a group learning course on funding and finance for urban nature, including but not limited to repayable investment and developing new funding models. BUDGET We have a maximum of PS20,000 (inc. VAT) for this work. INFO TO BE RETURNED Submissions should include the following information: * Outline of your proposed approach to the project, including details of how you would approach developing and delivering the course. * Description of your relevant experience and abridged CVs of the proposed project team. * Proposed budget breakdown. * Details of any matters or concerns not covered by this brief. Submissions should be no more than 10 pages in length. Abridged CVs can be included as appendices. These should be returned to anne.mackinnon@nationaltrust.org.uk by the deadline of 5pm, Friday 31st July 2026. Please see the attached Invite to Tender document for full details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f6dcb9-118d-4113-8880-210096240a0d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

66100000 - Banking and investment services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related 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
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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