--- title: "VRP Guardian Scheme Mapping Landscape & Nature Projects" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-121280" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-121280" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121280.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121280.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-18" --- # VRP Guardian Scheme Mapping Landscape & Nature Projects Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-121280 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-121280) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-121280.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Bridgend County Borough Council for the project titled "VRP Guardian Scheme Mapping Landscape & Nature Projects." This initiative, which falls under the services industry category, aims to support the Valleys Regional Park, a partnership programme involving 13 local authorities. The tender is currently at the planning stage with a submission deadline set for 1 June 2022. The maximum budget for this contract is £30,000, and interested parties are required to register on eTenderwales to submit their bids. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in geographic information systems (GIS), research and development consultancy, and community service provision. Companies that can provide innovative mapping solutions or have expertise in nature-based initiatives will be particularly well-suited to compete. The project aims to enhance community engagement with the environment, thus appealing to firms focused on the 'green recovery' agenda and those contributing to the sustainability and health of local communities. ## Notice Bridgend County Borough Council is host for the Valleys Regional Park which is a partnership programme working across 13 Local Authorities, aimed at reconnecting people with the landscape of the Valleys through regional working.Mapping of existing nature based provision formed part of the RDP bid for the Guardians Scheme in order to ensure future iterations of the scheme both add value and, does not duplicate existing provision.We require the procurement of a company/consultant to undertake this mapping in order to inform development of the Valleys Regional Park RDP funded Guardians Scheme. Maximum budget is PS30k.The Guardians scheme is funded by the Rural Development Programme and is currently being delivered by Groundwork Wales. The research will look to map current nature based projects/initiatives that offer communities, in a specific geographical footprint, the opportunity to take part in the 'green recovery' agenda for the benefit of their health, the environment and the green economy.The mapping report will add to existing information that will be used to develop an options appraisal for the future of nature based project delivery across the Valleys.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121280 Please see tender documents.(WA Ref:121280)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121280 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BRIDGEND | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF31 4WB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Bridgend | | Electoral ward | Bridgend Central | | Westminster constituency | Bridgend | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85322000 - Community action programme - 85323000 - Community health services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 May 2022 at 16:11 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121280 ## Notice URLs - http://www.bridgend.gov.uk - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121280 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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