--- title: "Ecological Survey in relation to the Cynefin Green Health Hub" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-136827" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136827" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136827.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136827.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID" published: "2023-11-30" --- # Ecological Survey in relation to the Cynefin Green Health Hub Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-136827 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-136827) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-136827.json) ## Summary The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has initiated a tender process for an "Ecological Survey in relation to the Cynefin Green Health Hub." The project aims to develop a Green Health and Wellbeing Hub at the Cynefin site in Carmarthen, enhancing community mental health and wellbeing. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase, with a tender period ending on December 15, 2023. The survey is scheduled to begin after April 1, 2024, and be completed by May 31, 2024, focusing on assessing biodiversity and recommending sustainable recreational and educational uses. This tender presents a growth opportunity for providers of ecological survey services and consultancy firms specialising in environmental services, research and development, and agricultural services. Businesses with expertise in promoting community health and wellbeing through green spaces would be well-suited to compete. Interested parties should visit the Sell2Wales website for submission details. The University aims to create a local nature space that enhances health and wellbeing activities, catering to the needs of various local groups and individuals in the Carmarthen area. ## Notice Cynefin is an area of farmland on the edge of Carmarthen town comprising a variety of different areas/habitats including a small woodland, large river-side field/flood plain (river Towy) and an uncultivated field. It is approx. 8 acres in total.The Cynefin site is on the Llansteffan Road opposite Rhyd-y-Gors school, Johnstown. It consists of 5 complimentary areas:A small woodland campfireA large salt marsh field adjacent to the river TowyEnclosed 'garden' at Alton HouseLarge wild meadow area for planting and re-wilding, with well-established willow structuresMountain bike skills trackUWTSD has been successfully awarded money from the Shared Prosperity Fund under the community section. In taking this award forward UWTSD will support and elevate community mental health and wellbeing, by delivering a variety of engaging activities and innovative interventions through development of a Green Health and Wellbeing Hub at our Cynefin Centre. Working in partnership with Coed Lleol.Small Woods Wales and involving other local organisations including Hywel Dda HealthBoard, Natural Resources Wales and Carmarthenshire County Council, the project will utilise and develop the natural green spaces at the site to enhance the health and wellbeing of a range of beneficiaries. The project will have additional impact by making the site more accessible to the community and visitors.To develop a green health community hub that supports the mental and physical wellbeing of a range of different organisations, groups and individuals in the Carmarthen area.A key objective is to enhance the Cynefin area/ eco system and requires a professional ecology survey of the area to the undertaken.The following 5 objectives will frame project development:to create a local nature/outdoor space to improve health and wellbeing activities that meets the needs of local people and groups and is accessible during the week (at specified times) at weekends, evenings and holiday periods.to liaise with local groups, schools and organisations to develop sustainable green-health projects bespoke to specific group needsto work closely with established charities, community groups and social prescribing teams to increase green health participation with hard to reach and marginalised groupsto undertake research to inform the development of future Green Health & Wellbeing Hubsto establish closer links between UWTSD, its One Health partners and the local communityScope of worksThe University of Wales Trinity Saint David is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced provider, to conduct an ecological survey.Process The project implementation and progress against outcomes.Impact The achievements against objectives, assessment of broader outcomes and impacts of the project, unintended consequences, next steps.The field study ecological assessment to begin after the 1st April 2024 and the report to be completed by 31st May. The Survey will be need to focus on three areasPart 1A full ecological assessment of the overall site (8 acres approximately) to include the different areas/habitats/ eco systems at Cynefin and identify existing biodiversity.Part 2An ecology focused site management plan for the adjacent/different areas that further promotes the biodiversity of the site alongside its sustainable recreational/educational use.Part 3Recommendations for sustainable recreational / educational use.NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136827.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (WA Ref:136827) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136827 | | 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 | 30 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY SAINT DAVID | | Locality | CARMARTHEN | | Post town | Swansea | | Postcode | SA31 3EP | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL42 South West Wales | | Local authority | Carmarthenshire | | Electoral ward | Carmarthen Town West | | Westminster constituency | Caerfyrddin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 30 Nov 2023 at 14:37 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136827 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV459156&idx=5 7th December 2023 - Cynefin Location Plan - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV459156&idx=4 7th December 2023 - Cynefin Land Ownership Use - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV459156&idx=3 4th December 2023 - Document 3 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV459156&idx=1 30th November 2023 - Documnet 1 Instructions - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=NOV459156&idx=2 30th November 2023 - Document 2 Specification ## Notice URLs - http://www.tsd.ac.uk - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/ - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=136827.The - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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