--- title: "Development of a Mournes Skills Strategy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3cfa20fd-e174-4892-a80e-53456dc7369a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cfa20fd-e174-4892-a80e-53456dc7369a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cfa20fd-e174-4892-a80e-53456dc7369a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cfa20fd-e174-4892-a80e-53456dc7369a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2024-12-10" --- # Development of a Mournes Skills Strategy Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cfa20fd-e174-4892-a80e-53456dc7369a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3cfa20fd-e174-4892-a80e-53456dc7369a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3cfa20fd-e174-4892-a80e-53456dc7369a.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty has initiated a procurement process for the "Development of a Mournes Skills Strategy," aimed at creating a comprehensive skills strategy for natural and cultural conservation efforts in the Mountains of Mourne, located near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. This tender falls under the industry category of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security" with additional focuses including secondary, higher, adult, and training education services. The tender process is currently at the tender stage, with the Request for Proposal (RFP) having been issued on 10th December 2024. Key dates include the RFP return deadline on 10th January 2025 at 12pm, assessment of proposals from 13th to 24th January 2025, and anticipated consultancy appointment in the week commencing 27th January 2025. The consultancy work is expected to begin in the week starting 3rd February 2025, with final outputs due by 31st August 2025. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for consultants specialised in skill strategy development, particularly those emphasising natural and cultural conservation. By participating, businesses can enhance their portfolio by associating with a reputable organisation like The National Trust. The contract, valued between £15,000 to £20,000, is tailored for SMEs and VCSEs and is being procured using a direct method (single tender action), implying a straightforward but highly competitive selection process. Businesses excelling in educational services, training, and strategic consulting will find this tender particularly well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to preserving the heritage and natural beauty of the Mournes area. ## Notice Mournes Skill Strategy for Contracts Finder The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite a list of possible suppliers to provide the Trust with a proposal for the provision of a Mournes Skills Strategy. 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 Mountains of Mourne are situated near Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. The National Trust is seeking a total cost proposal from a suitably qualified Consultant to deliver the following: Development of a Skills Strategy to explore the range of knowledge and skills required for the natural and cultural conservation work in the Mournes area, to identify existing and potential future gaps and explore opportunities for addressing these across the Forever Mournes organisations, culminating in the development of an action plan. Timescales * RFP issued to tenderers: 10th December 2024 * RFP return deadline: 12pm, 10th January 2025 * Assessment of RFP: between 13th - 24th January 2025 * Anticipated Consultant appointment: week commencing 27th January 2025 * Consultancy Services to commence work: week commencing 3rd February 2025 * Output to be provided no later than: 31st August 2025 Please submit such queries via the Proactis portal This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. Registration is free. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe47c27-a1b5-4e17-b9ae-b728d6cdf943 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80200000 - Secondary education services - 80300000 - Higher education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2024 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe47c27-a1b5-4e17-b9ae-b728d6cdf943 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fe47c27-a1b5-4e17-b9ae-b728d6cdf943 10th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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