--- title: "National Trust - NI- Independent Quality Assurance Process for Lough Neagh Roadmap to Recovery" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-45be82f5-0107-4d2b-88e6-b15c60759907" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45be82f5-0107-4d2b-88e6-b15c60759907" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45be82f5-0107-4d2b-88e6-b15c60759907.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45be82f5-0107-4d2b-88e6-b15c60759907.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2026-07-24" --- # National Trust - NI- Independent Quality Assurance Process for Lough Neagh Roadmap to Recovery Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45be82f5-0107-4d2b-88e6-b15c60759907 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-45be82f5-0107-4d2b-88e6-b15c60759907) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-45be82f5-0107-4d2b-88e6-b15c60759907.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty seeks proposals for an independent Quality Assurance process as part of the Lough Neagh Roadmap to Recovery initiative. This open procurement process, classified under development consultancy and business management services, is aimed at facilitating structured peer review and public review panels to ensure the roadmap's recommendations are robust and community-informed. The process is based in Northern Ireland and set to run from September 2026 for a year, subject to funding. Important dates include a closing clarification window on 14 August 2026 and a deadline for proposal submissions on 28 August 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 15 September 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in quality assurance and consultancy. It is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in facilitating review processes that incorporate public and multidisciplinary inputs. The contract, valued at £50,000, provides a chance to engage in a high-profile project that aligns with long-term sustainable initiatives for a historic and significant area. Businesses participating in this process will contribute to ensuring the integrity and credibility of the regional recovery roadmap, thus expanding their influence and experience in meaningful community-driven projects. ## Notice The Trust, on behalf of the Forever Lough Neagh Collaborators, is seeking proposals from suitably experienced facilitators, organisations, or partnerships to design and deliver an independent Quality Assurance (QA) process to support the development of Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery. Running alongside a multidisciplinary consultancy commissioned to develop the Roadmap, the QA process will provide robust scrutiny through structured peer review and public review panels. The successful contractor will establish and facilitate a framework to assess and challenge emerging recommendations, ensuring they are evidence-based, technically sound, inclusive, transparent, and informed by community perspectives. The contract is expected to commence in September/October 2026 and run for 12 months, subject to funding availability. Tenderers should note that costs submitted must remain valid for up to six months should commencement be delayed to allow for fundraising. This QA process is a key element in ensuring the integrity, credibility, and long-term legitimacy of the Roadmap to Recovery for Lough Neagh. 14/08/26 - Clarification Window Closes 28/08/26 - Return of RFP 15/09/26 - Anticipated Contract Start Date The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c137566d-bebf-48af-89e0-fade82e1d10c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Sep 2026 - 15 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services ## Release History - 24 Jul 2026 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c137566d-bebf-48af-89e0-fade82e1d10c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c137566d-bebf-48af-89e0-fade82e1d10c 24th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.proactisplaza.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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