Tender

Vision & Management Plans for National Nature Reserves

NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND

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Tender

19 Jun 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Scotland has initiated a tender for the development of vision and management plans for National Nature Reserves, located in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submission set for July 17, 2024. The buying organisation aims to apply rigour to the planning process while allowing flexibility in the format of the end product, tailored to the diverse nature of their properties.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for experienced consultants in conservation and heritage to work with the National Trust for Scotland in identifying gaps in planning processes, developing sustainable programs, and testing approaches at selected Nature Reserves. Businesses in the services sector with expertise in heritage planning and environmental conservation would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities, aiming to contribute to the long-term management and preservation of National Nature Reserves in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vision & Management Plans for National Nature Reserves

Notice Description

Development of vision and management plans for the NNRs in the Trust's care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust has developed a tailored approach to planning for the properties in its portfolio, building upon decades of internal activity in this area. The current approach, which has been evolving since 2018, is based upon rigour of process and analysis of relevant information rather than completion of a standardised template. This process-based approach is needed because of the diverse nature of our properties - each site requiring a slightly different emphasis and slightly different understanding - but is firmly based on best practice and sector guidance. Fundamentally we want our planning documents within the Trust to provide the best possible basis upon which to manage change at our properties for decades to come. We therefore want to apply rigour to the process while allowing flexibility in the format of end product to fit the needs of each individual site. This model has to date been more widely applied to properties which have a strong built element, with a gated entry/pay barrier and manned facilities on site. We have applied the approach less to our National Nature Reserves and larger countryside estates although do have good examples of the approach being applied in this context. However, we are aware that our NNR and countryside sites bring with them their own unique set of requirements which we wish to understand better and ingrain into our current planning process. We are therefore looking for an experienced consultant to help us: - Identify current gaps in process, data and understanding for planning in relation to our NNRs and suggest where industry standard approaches/best practice could be applied to address these gaps; - Develop in consultation with the Head of Heritage Planning an approach, strongly aligned to our VMP process, which best fits the needs of our NNR properties. The approach should provide for a sustainable program of development and update of plans by site staff whilst ensuring rigour and robustness of output; - Test the approach at a selection of our NNR sites, working with site team, regional staff and specialist teams to develop a long term Vision and Management Plan for the property. We envisage this will include our NNR at Corrieshalloch Gorge Corrieshalloch Gorge | National Trust for Scotland (nts.org.uk) (further information on all sites will be provided on appointment). This stage of activity will result in the production of complete NNR Vision and Management Plans for ideally 3 or 4 NNR sites. These plans will be consulted on and agreed with relevant staff and presented to our Executive Committee for approval; - Finalise the approach in light of the above activity; - Suggest next steps required to address any gaps in data and provide feedback on any organisational context or strategic thinking which is currently lacking.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768673
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507811
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90712400 - Natural resources management or conservation strategy planning services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Jenny Neville
Contact Email
jneville@nts.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8444932282

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4DF
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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