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Monitoring & Evaluation for community building nature project

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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19 Dec 2023 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking an evaluator for the Nature Neighbourhoods project, focusing on community building and climate action in 18 UK neighbourhoods. The project aims to empower local communities and organisations, with a budget of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender deadline is 19th January 2024. The contract period will be from 9th February 2024 to 30th September 2025, providing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the services category.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for evaluation consultancy services interested in community-led projects and sustainability initiatives. Businesses specialising in community capacity building, climate and nature action, and organisational learning would be well-suited to compete. The project's focus on community empowerment and climate-positive actions aligns well with companies dedicated to social impact and environmental sustainability. The two-year project duration presents a chance for businesses to contribute to meaningful change and gain valuable experience in evaluating impactful community initiatives.

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Notice Title

Monitoring & Evaluation for community building nature project

Notice Description

We are looking for a creative evaluator to analyse the impact of the Nature Neighbourhoods project. Nature Neighbourhoods is a community-led project to tackle the nature and climate crises in 18 neighbourhoods around the UK. Each of these neighbourhoods will co-create plans for climate and nature action, bringing in local system actors (e.g. local authorities and businesses) and training at least 400 community members, to make it easier for communities to take action. The two-year project will combine the local knowledge of 18 diverse community organisations with the expertise, support, influence and connections of three of the largest conservation groups in the UK - the National Trust, RSPB and WWF. It has been supported by a PS750,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund (Climate Action Fund) and PS300,000 from Co-op, who are also providing on-the-ground support through their store-based Member Pioneers. There are four main project outcomes: 1.Building community capacity: working with Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, building the capacity of diverse communities. 2.Neighbourhood action for nature: VCSE anchor organisations will support local communities to take more climate and nature positive actions. 3.Successful communities: Training will be provided to local 'system actors' who sit within organisations such as local authorities, landowners, businesses, and funders. 4.Organisational learning and generous leadership: Building the capability of project partners to support community action for climate and nature The aim of the evaluation is three-fold: - draw together lessons learned, best practice and insights from each one of the four main project outcomes mentioned above. - capture the successes and challenges of working with hyperlocal VCSE organisations, as well as the wider Nature Neighbourhoods partnership organisations including Co-op and National Lottery Community Fund. Provide recommended improvements for future ways of working. - provide key lessons for places creating Nature Neighbourhood local plans and outline key insights to influence local policymakers and funders.

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/e3c3d9bd-d08c-4173-bc50-32b632aea0eb
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 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
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
Rory Crawford
Contact Email
rory.crawford@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
07977746119

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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