--- title: "Designing an effective urban greening marketplace and demand side testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-72ecab5e-fbeb-4ba8-b672-66065f100586" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72ecab5e-fbeb-4ba8-b672-66065f100586" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ecab5e-fbeb-4ba8-b672-66065f100586.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ecab5e-fbeb-4ba8-b672-66065f100586.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2025-10-10" --- # Designing an effective urban greening marketplace and demand side testing Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72ecab5e-fbeb-4ba8-b672-66065f100586 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-72ecab5e-fbeb-4ba8-b672-66065f100586) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-72ecab5e-fbeb-4ba8-b672-66065f100586.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is inviting tenders for the project titled "Designing an effective urban greening marketplace and demand side testing." This procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" category with additional classifications in financial, R&D, and business services, set in the United Kingdom. The purpose is to develop an online marketplace for urban greening solutions. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5pm on 31st October 2025. The contract period is scheduled to start on 10th November 2025 and end on 18th March 2026. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs interested in green projects and urban development. Companies with expertise in software development, urban planning, and environmental consultancy are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a broad range of participants. Engaging in this project could enhance a company's portfolio in urban sustainability solutions and foster partnerships within a coalition that includes prominent organisations like the National Trust and Natural England. ## Notice BACKGROUND Nature Towns and Cities is a coalition of organisations (National Trust, Natural England, and National Lottery Heritage Fund) working together to inspire, incentivise, and support UK towns and cities to take ambitious action for urban green space. Our aim is to help millions more people enjoy time in nature close to home, in greener, thriving towns and cities. We want more urban areas to use nature recovery and nature-based solutions to tackle health inequalities and climate change, and to put nature at the heart of communities to grow their prosperity, connection and resilience. SCOPE OF THE WORK Development of an online marketplace will begin with street tree planting (urban intervention), able to be bundled and sold/funded as 'tokens'. This research will aim to understand and develop demand side requirements for creating an effective token marketplace. This will include recommendations for supply side, engaging potential buyers, and developing supporting frameworks for funding, reporting, verification, and applications for community groups/VCSE sector. INFORMATION TO BE RETURNED: Submissions should include the following information: * Outline of your proposed approach to the project, including details of methodology, proposed outputs, timeline, and high level risk log. * Description of your relevant experience and abridged CVs of the proposed project team, including examples of at least two similar pieces of work you have carried out. * Proposed budget breakdown. * Details of any matters or concerns not covered by this brief. Submissions should be no more than 8 pages in length. Abridged VCs can be included as appendices. These should be returned to anne.mackinnon@nationaltrust.org.uk by the deadline of 5pm, Friday 31st October 2025. Please see the attached Request for Tender for more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5703f984-b437-466e-a23b-73fef037ee80 | | 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 | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 66000000 - Financial and insurance services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 10 Oct 2025 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5703f984-b437-466e-a23b-73fef037ee80 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5703f984-b437-466e-a23b-73fef037ee80 10th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d43fa130-5819-4890-913e-2c72df5447d5 Full Request for Tender document. ## Notice URLs - https://naturetownsandcities.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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