Tender

Fundraising Consultant

ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST

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Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 19:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust is seeking a skilled Fundraising Consultant for its project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aimed at redeveloping the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy into hireable spaces for weddings, events, and community use. Based in St. Osyth, England, the procurement falls under the financial consultancy services category. The tender process, which is in the active stage, follows an open procurement method with a deadline for submissions on 4th July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 11th July 2025 and conclude on 29th August 2026, requiring the consultant to closely collaborate with the Board of Trustees and the Project Manager.

This opportunity is highly beneficial for experienced fundraising consultants, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand their portfolios through collaborative projects in heritage and community development. The successful bidder will aid in donor engagement, strategising fundraising initiatives, and applying for additional funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. With a contract valued at £23,000, this tender promises substantial growth by providing access to a variety of fundraising mechanisms and the chance to make a tangible impact on the local community’s infrastructure and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fundraising Consultant

Notice Description

St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust is currently in the development phase of a project funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable wedding, event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Fundraising Consultant to work on the Development phase if this project. This ITT sets out the background to the project, the tender process, timescales, and management arrangements. There is, however, no guarantee that Delivery Phase services will be required, and bidders should take account of this. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Project Manager, this role will include supporting a range of projects across a wide spectrum of fundraising mechanisms including: donor engagement and development; fundraising in line with the strategic objectives; community fundraising; events; commercial marketing and creating any Gift Aid opportunities from events. Coworking and collaboration with the Project Manager for the fundraising strategy and implementation will be required to ensure that funding is in place to support the capital programme, rollout the supporting activity plans and the day-to-day running of the Trust. You will also be required to support funder reporting and the development (writing and submission) of the Delivery Phase Application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. SOPPT need to raise approximately PS850K in match funding, volunteer hours and in kind support from a variety of sources, for example Trusts and Foundations, Individuals and Corporates. This needs to be in place or underwritten by the time the Delivery Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will be submitted in August 2026. Please review the invitation to tender document attached. All applications and clarifications are to be submitted to tenders@stosythoriorytrust.org,uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5bb536-72ab-45da-bd96-6455f2f92817
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 1-2 years
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
ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST
Contact Name
Chyanne Payne
Contact Email
tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
07770711873

Buyer Location

Locality
ST. OSYTH
Postcode
CO16 8HA
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tendring
Electoral Ward
St Osyth
Westminster Constituency
Clacton

Further Information

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