--- title: "National Trust - Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d282c245-0783-49ec-806c-cda5d5ea3df2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d282c245-0783-49ec-806c-cda5d5ea3df2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d282c245-0783-49ec-806c-cda5d5ea3df2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d282c245-0783-49ec-806c-cda5d5ea3df2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2026-01-16" --- # National Trust - Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d282c245-0783-49ec-806c-cda5d5ea3df2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d282c245-0783-49ec-806c-cda5d5ea3df2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d282c245-0783-49ec-806c-cda5d5ea3df2.json) ## Summary The National Trust is inviting tenders for a project titled "Nature Towns & Cities Communities Programme Co-design" aiming to enhance urban green spaces across the UK. The selected consultant is expected to lead a creative and inclusive co-design process, engaging with various stakeholders to develop systemic solutions for environmental challenges faced by hyperlocal VCSE organisations. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is open via an open procedure below threshold. Important dates include a submission deadline on 13th February 2026 at 4pm. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be conducted in the week commencing 23rd February, with the contract expected to begin in the week commencing 2nd March 2026. The project is classified under business services, particularly consulting, and the total contract value is £90,000. This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSE organisations specialising in consultancy, community engagement, and environmental services. Firms with expertise in participatory co-design and a strong understanding of urban environmental challenges will find this particularly suited to their business. The initiative is a chance for businesses to align with a high-profile organisation like the National Trust, enhancing their community impact and expanding their networks across public, private, and third sectors. The project's focus on inclusivity and sustainability provides a platform for firms and consultants to showcase their ability to deliver impactful solutions that resonate with community needs. ## Notice The National Trust is looking for an external consultant to deliver a creative, inclusive and participatory co-design process for the Communities programme of Nature Towns and Cities, a UK-wide mission to bring nature and green space to urban areas for everyone's benefit, backed by public, private and third sector organisations. The successful consultant will: (1) Thoroughly understand the enablers and barriers affecting hyperlocal VCSE organisations' ability to create, improve and care for nature in their neighbourhoods, and enable more time people to connect with nature on their doorstep. (2) Engage participants in discussion and interrogation of some potential solutions and interventions for tackling issues at the systemic level. (3) Develop solutions and interventions with those who will be involved in their implementation (including the Nature Towns and Cities Coalition members). (4) In so far as possible, secure the buy-in and where necessary participation of key actors in the solutions and interventions that have been developed. Submission deadline is February 13th at 4pm. w/c 23rd Feb - interview best candidates W/c 2nd Mar - contract commencement 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/ce0f83d5-3a39-41d1-9f1f-2c47bf58992c | | 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 | 16 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 2 Aug 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Jan 2026 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0f83d5-3a39-41d1-9f1f-2c47bf58992c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce0f83d5-3a39-41d1-9f1f-2c47bf58992c 16th January 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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