--- title: "National Trust NI Interpretation Masterplan including decision matrix & interpretation toolkit" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff7e8ada-42d6-40b4-a9b5-17e5b89b6396" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff7e8ada-42d6-40b4-a9b5-17e5b89b6396" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff7e8ada-42d6-40b4-a9b5-17e5b89b6396.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff7e8ada-42d6-40b4-a9b5-17e5b89b6396.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2024-08-02" --- # National Trust NI Interpretation Masterplan including decision matrix & interpretation toolkit Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff7e8ada-42d6-40b4-a9b5-17e5b89b6396 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ff7e8ada-42d6-40b4-a9b5-17e5b89b6396) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ff7e8ada-42d6-40b4-a9b5-17e5b89b6396.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty has initiated a tender for a project titled "National Trust NI Interpretation Masterplan including decision matrix & interpretation toolkit." This tender falls under the category of design consultancy services, with additional focuses on project-design and graphic design services. The project is aimed at developing an Interpretation Masterplan for the Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark area in southeast Northern Ireland. Key deliverables include a detailed interpretation plan, an interpretive best practice toolkit, budget guidelines, planning notes, and an action plan. Proposals for this procurement need to be submitted by midday on 30th August 2024, and the contract is expected to start on 14th October 2024 and end on 1st March 2025. The procurement method being used is an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in design consultancy, project design, and graphic design services. SMEs and VCSEs are expressly encouraged to participate, making this a valuable prospect for smaller enterprises looking to expand their portfolios. By securing this contract, firms can enhance their reputation and open doors to future projects with similar high-profile organisations. The unified approach required for the entire geopark area demands expertise in creating memorable and specialised interpretive content, making this a valuable opportunity for businesses with a strong track record in these services. ## Notice The purpose of this RFP is to invite a list of possible suppliers to provide the Trust with a proposal for the delivery of an Interpretation Masterplan for the whole Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark area. This will allow the Trust to understand which supplier will be capable of meeting the requirements and to identify a preferred supplier based on the information returned. The masterplan should include as a minimum: Detailed Interpretation Plan Interpretive Best Practice Toolkit Budget Guidelines Planning Notes Action Plan The Interpretation Masterplan should take a unified approach to the whole Mourne Gullion Strangford UNESCO Global Geopark area to determine how interpretation that is unique, specialised and memorable can be introduced across the whole landscape. The Interpretation Masterplan should take into account the existing Interpretation Plans that cover all or part of the area and the more recent interpretation installations. The outputs will include a written report and supporting GIS data, where relevant. The report must be clearly presented, concise, and written in plain English. The deadline for proposals is Midday on Friday the 30th of August. The geopark is located in the southeast of Northern Ireland, adjacent to the border with the Republic of Ireland. Further details on the Opportunity are available via Proactis. The opportunity closes on 30th August 2024 at 12.00pm. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal. Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c96326-79d6-43bd-a0d2-fa9c176ae79e | | 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 | 2 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 1 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79415200 - Design consultancy services - 79421200 - Project-design services other than for construction work - 79822500 - Graphic design services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c96326-79d6-43bd-a0d2-fa9c176ae79e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2c96326-79d6-43bd-a0d2-fa9c176ae79e 2nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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