Tender

National Trust NI Interpretation Masterplan including decision matrix & interpretation toolkit

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 13:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty has initiated a tender for a project titled "National Trust NI Interpretation Masterplan including decision matrix & interpretation toolkit." This tender falls under the category of design consultancy services, with additional focuses on project-design and graphic design services. The project is aimed at developing an Interpretation Masterplan for the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark area in southeast Northern Ireland. Key deliverables include a detailed interpretation plan, an interpretive best practice toolkit, budget guidelines, planning notes, and an action plan. Proposals for this procurement need to be submitted by midday on 30th August 2024, and the contract is expected to start on 14th October 2024 and end on 1st March 2025. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy, project design, and graphic design services. SMEs and VCSEs are expressly encouraged to participate, making this a valuable prospect for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolios. By securing this contract, firms can enhance their reputation and open doors to future projects with similar high-profile organisations. The unified approach required for the entire geopark area demands expertise in creating memorable and specialised interpretive content, making this a valuable opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in these services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust NI Interpretation Masterplan including decision matrix & interpretation toolkit

Notice Description

The purpose of this RFP is to invite a list of possible suppliers to provide the Trust with a proposal for the delivery of an Interpretation Masterplan for the whole Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark area. 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 masterplan should include as a minimum: Detailed Interpretation Plan Interpretive Best Practice Toolkit Budget Guidelines Planning Notes Action Plan The Interpretation Masterplan should take a unified approach to the whole Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark area to determine how interpretation that is unique, specialised and memorable can be introduced across the whole landscape. The Interpretation Masterplan should take into account the existing Interpretation Plans that cover all or part of the area and the more recent interpretation installations. The outputs will include a written report and supporting GIS data, where relevant. The report must be clearly presented, concise, and written in plain English. The deadline for proposals is Midday on Friday the 30th of August. The geopark is located in the southeast of Northern Ireland, adjacent to the border with the Republic of Ireland. Further details on the Opportunity are available via Proactis. The opportunity closes on 30th August 2024 at 12.00pm. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c96326-79d6-43bd-a0d2-fa9c176ae79e
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

CPV Codes

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work

79822500 - Graphic design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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