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title: "Invitation to Tender - Group learning module on urban nature finance"
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# Invitation to Tender - Group learning module on urban nature finance

Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51ee687c-9f26-4990-a4d9-e8b6c9f58c23

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## Summary

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, located in Swindon, England, invites tenders for a group learning module focused on urban nature finance. The service procurement falls under the banking and investment services category, with additional classifications in research, business consultancy, and training services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, using an open procedure below the threshold, and is open to submissions until 31st July 2026 at 5pm. The project is budgeted at £20,000 inclusive of VAT and is set to commence on 17th August 2026, running until 30th January 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for external consultants or consortiums proficient in finance and urban development. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses specialising in developing and delivering finance-related courses tailored to unlocking funding for urban nature projects will find this tender especially suitable. The project aims to enhance the capabilities of local authorities and their partners, providing an invaluable platform to showcase expertise in innovative financing solutions and establishing connections within the growing coalition of Nature Towns and Cities.

## Notice

CONTEXT Nature Towns and Cities is a growing coalition, united by a shared mission to create greener, healthier and more resilient towns, cities and neighbourhoods and for millions more people to have access to nature close to home, no matter where they live. THE COMMISSION As part of this programme, we are developing a group learning offer for programme participants - primarily local authority practitioners, but also place-based partnerships of NGOs, community organisations and others. The group leaning should help them to unlock new funding and finance for urban nature - benefitting people, place and nature. We are looking for an external consultant, or consortium to develop and deliver a group learning course on funding and finance for urban nature, including but not limited to repayable investment and developing new funding models. BUDGET We have a maximum of PS20,000 (inc. VAT) for this work. INFO TO BE RETURNED Submissions should include the following information: * Outline of your proposed approach to the project, including details of how you would approach developing and delivering the course. * Description of your relevant experience and abridged CVs of the proposed project team. * Proposed budget breakdown. * Details of any matters or concerns not covered by this brief. Submissions should be no more than 10 pages in length. Abridged CVs can be included as appendices. These should be returned to anne.mackinnon@nationaltrust.org.uk by the deadline of 5pm, Friday 31st July 2026. Please see the attached Invite to Tender document for full details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f6dcb9-118d-4113-8880-210096240a0d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2026 - 30 Jan 2027 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 66100000 - Banking and investment services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f6dcb9-118d-4113-8880-210096240a0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15f6dcb9-118d-4113-8880-210096240a0d
  21st July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70587598-4f74-45f7-9e73-a8685c09419d
  Please find the attached full invite to tender document.

## Notice URLs

- http://naturetownsandcities.org.uk

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