CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Powys Nature Partnership facilitation contract

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

An independent facilitator and Chair of the Powys Nature Partnership is sought for the period from 20 September 2024 – 24 March 2025.

In summary, the contract is to:

1) Act as independent Partnership Chair, to fill a short term gap in resource and recommend the ‘job description’ for a Chair that best suits the needs of the Partnership after the end of the contract.

2) Support the Partnership in prioritising actions in the Powys Nature Recovery Action Plan, so that short and medium-term delivery plans can be developed. Identify and develop projects to deliver against these actions with the most appropriate partners for delivery, looking at the likely resource needed to support the work.

3) Carry out a review of the Partnership's structure and recommend a way forward that is resourced and realistic, so that the Steering Group, a core group and wider interested parties can work together effectively around nature recovery.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATION FOR FULL DETAILS

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=143950.

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.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

1) Production of an activity/action plan that outlines a clear direction for the Partnership activity, setting out priority actions and project-based work that is aligned with these, including broad estimated costs for projects.

2) Production of a list of actions that support and deliver a Partnership structure that will enable the delivery of the activity/action plan.

All outputs will need to be achieved by no later than 24 March 2025. It will not be possible to extend the contract due to funding arrangements.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

Individuals/companies wishing to submit a proposal are expected to have:

- An understanding of the sector and of the current environment in which nature recovery takes place.

- Awareness of the organisations that operate within the sector, their role, activities and opportunities.

- Knowledge and experience of working within the strategic setting of nature recovery.

A capability to meet the brief is fundamental and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Powys County Council reserves the right not to award proposals if they are deemed unsatisfactory.

The ability to work in both Welsh and English would be an advantage but is not a requirement.

Selection and appointment will be based upon the written submissions and a short presentation by shortlisted candidates, given via Teams.

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

4.3

Time Limits

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

Please see attached specification for full details of the contract. Any enquiries relating to the request for quotation should be made via the Sell2Wales postbox.

(WA Ref:143950)

The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice