Tender

National Trust - Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 16:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust is inviting tenders for a project titled "Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design" aiming to enhance urban green spaces across the UK. The selected consultant is expected to lead a creative and inclusive co-design process, engaging with various stakeholders to develop systemic solutions for environmental challenges faced by hyperlocal VCSE organisations. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is open via an open procedure below threshold. Important dates include a submission deadline on 13th February 2026 at 4pm. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted in the week commencing 23rd February, with the contract expected to begin in the week commencing 2nd March 2026. The project is classified under business services, particularly consulting, and the total contract value is £90,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations specialising in consultancy, community engagement, and environmental services. Firms with expertise in participatory co-design and a strong understanding of urban environmental challenges will find this particularly suited to their business. The initiative is a chance for businesses to align with a high-profile organisation like the National Trust, enhancing their community impact and expanding their networks across public, private, and third sectors. The project's focus on inclusivity and sustainability provides a platform for firms and consultants to showcase their ability to deliver impactful solutions that resonate with community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust - Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design

Notice Description

The National Trust is looking for an external consultant to deliver a creative, inclusive and participatory co-design process for the Communities programme of Nature Towns and Cities, a UK-wide mission to bring nature and green space to urban areas for everyone's benefit, backed by public, private and third sector organisations. The successful consultant will: (1) Thoroughly understand the enablers and barriers affecting hyperlocal VCSE organisations' ability to create, improve and care for nature in their neighbourhoods, and enable more time people to connect with nature on their doorstep. (2) Engage participants in discussion and interrogation of some potential solutions and interventions for tackling issues at the systemic level. (3) Develop solutions and interventions with those who will be involved in their implementation (including the Nature Towns and Cities Coalition members). (4) In so far as possible, secure the buy-in and where necessary participation of key actors in the solutions and interventions that have been developed. Submission deadline is February 13th at 4pm. w/c 23rd Feb - interview best candidates W/c 2nd Mar - contract commencement The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0f83d5-3a39-41d1-9f1f-2c47bf58992c
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

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 2 Aug 2026 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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