D3 Tenders | Fundraising Manager - consultant support for major grants

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Notice Title

Fundraising Manager - consultant support for major grants

Notice Description

BBNPA are seeking a consultant for six months to support the development of its major grants fundraising strategy and bid writing. The primary purpose of this consultancy is to design and deliver a fundraising strategy for income diversification from major donors (foundations, trusts) and write bids to key targets, in support of the nature, climate, water, people and place missions as laid out in the Future Bannau - Dyfodol y Bannau.Working with the Head of Natural Capital Development, the consultant will support income diversification and partnerships, with a key focus on securing major grants from foundations and trusts. The role will be integral to the Authority achieving the desired step change in both culture and approach to these aspects of our income diversification strategy.The role will need to be up to 3 days per week depending on bid opportunities and progress with the fundraising strategy.The key deliverables under this consultancy will include: 1) Research, design and deliver a fundraising strategy in co-production with key internal and external stakeholders that maximises and diversifies major grant income to support the BBNPA and its partners to achieve the Y Bannau missions. Ensure high quality funding which reflects the priorities of BBNPA and partners projects and programmes and is aligned to internal policies, processes and ethical standards. 2) Write bids for a selection of targeted donors working with colleagues across the Nature Recovery and Climate Change Directorate and the Planning and Place Directorate, including the communities' team, to ensure funding opportunities are appropriately matched to priorities. 3) Develop and manage internal corporate and financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation of major grant fundraising activities, developing sound governance systems. Work with BBNPA colleagues to accurately forecast and develop KPIs across the planning cycle. Work with the Finance team and other corporate colleagues, to ensure the appropriate management and reporting of funding activities. 4) Work in close coordination with the Head of Natural Capital Developments on stacking and blending of funding and finance opportunities with the corporate sector. Build and manage new external relationships with major donors and stakeholders that align with BBNPA valuesNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=161309.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The role is expected to start in April 2026 and run for six months at a total cost no more than PS36,000 excluding VAT. Bids for this work should include a transparent cost / day breakdown and a high level outline of how the consultant proposes to deliver the work.If you have any questions related to this bid, please send them to tenders@beacons-npa.gov.uk by 23/02/26(WA Ref:161309)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-kuma6s-161309
Publication Source: Sell2Wales
Latest Notice: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161309
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
CPV Codes: 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline: 9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Not Specified
Lots Status: Not Specified
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name: tenders@beacons-npa.gov.uk
Contact Email: Not specified
Contact Phone: +44 1874624437

Buyer Location

Locality: BRECON
Postcode: LD3 7HP
Post Town: Llandrindod Wells
Country: Wales
Major Region (ITL 1): TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3): TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Powys
Electoral Ward: Brecon East
Westminster Constituency: Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

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