--- title: "Fundraising Consultant" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST" published: "2025-06-26" --- # Fundraising Consultant Buyer: ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87e192fb-831e-4e9e-bb41-8a709c6701bd.json) ## Summary St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust is seeking a skilled Fundraising Consultant for its project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aimed at redeveloping the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy into hireable spaces for weddings, events, and community use. Based in St. Osyth, England, the procurement falls under the financial consultancy services category. The tender process, which is in the active stage, follows an open procurement method with a deadline for submissions on 4th July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 11th July 2025 and conclude on 29th August 2026, requiring the consultant to closely collaborate with the Board of Trustees and the Project Manager. This opportunity is highly beneficial for experienced fundraising consultants, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, looking to expand their portfolios through collaborative projects in heritage and community development. The successful bidder will aid in donor engagement, strategising fundraising initiatives, and applying for additional funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. With a contract valued at £23,000, this tender promises substantial growth by providing access to a variety of fundraising mechanisms and the chance to make a tangible impact on the local community’s infrastructure and services. ## Notice St Osyth Priory & Parish Trust is currently in the development phase of a project funded by a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable wedding, event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Fundraising Consultant to work on the Development phase if this project. This ITT sets out the background to the project, the tender process, timescales, and management arrangements. There is, however, no guarantee that Delivery Phase services will be required, and bidders should take account of this. Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the Project Manager, this role will include supporting a range of projects across a wide spectrum of fundraising mechanisms including: donor engagement and development; fundraising in line with the strategic objectives; community fundraising; events; commercial marketing and creating any Gift Aid opportunities from events. Coworking and collaboration with the Project Manager for the fundraising strategy and implementation will be required to ensure that funding is in place to support the capital programme, rollout the supporting activity plans and the day-to-day running of the Trust. You will also be required to support funder reporting and the development (writing and submission) of the Delivery Phase Application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. SOPPT need to raise approximately PS850K in match funding, volunteer hours and in kind support from a variety of sources, for example Trusts and Foundations, Individuals and Corporates. This needs to be in place or underwritten by the time the Delivery Phase application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will be submitted in August 2026. Please review the invitation to tender document attached. All applications and clarifications are to be submitted to tenders@stosythoriorytrust.org,uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5bb536-72ab-45da-bd96-6455f2f92817 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £23,000 | | 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 | ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST | | Locality | ST. OSYTH | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO16 8HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Tendring | | Electoral ward | St Osyth | | Westminster constituency | Clacton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2025 at 19:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5bb536-72ab-45da-bd96-6455f2f92817 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5bb536-72ab-45da-bd96-6455f2f92817 26th June 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a40e2e1-96ec-49c4-acc8-c864dc09bae8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4577e4c5-52ea-48ea-b8f8-f270a5d01672 ## Notice URLs - https://www.prioryeducationcentre.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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