CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which documentation may be obtained

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Completed documents must be returned to:

2 Contract Details

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Title

Appointment of a Ranger / Engagement Worker for Craig Gwaldus Woods, Neath.

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Description of the goods or services required

The Countryside & Wildlife team of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Ranger / Engagement Worker for Craig Gwladus Woods Country Park to assist in delivery of the “Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus” project. The Ranger / Engagement worker will be responsible for practical maintenance of the park, recruitment and development of volunteers and delivery of a range of engagement activities. The full Specification for this role is attached separately.

The park is owned by the Streetcare Department of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council. However the park is currently managed by the Countryside and Wildlife Team in close partnership with the Friends of Craig Gwladus. The National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded a grant for a project titled “ Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus”. This grant will fund the Ranger / Engagement Worker role.

In addition to delivering specific goals of the “Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus” project, the Ranger / Engagement Worker will contribute to achieving the overall vision for Craig Gwladus Woods. That is to develop and consolidate it as:

1. A quality woodland space and facility for outdoor learning and activities, serving the local education, health and leisure sectors.

2. A showcase, historic drift mine site that forms part of a visitor experience that tells the wider story of the industrial heritage of the Neath Valley.

3. A thriving facility for the local community that they are proud of, they can enjoy and feel able to be involved with.

4. A self-sustaining, community run park.

5. A rich, resilient and recovering Ancient Woodland wildlife habitat.

Please contact Lisa Kirman (Craig Gwladus Project Manager) for full details and documentation at l.kirman@npt.gov.uk.

Deadline for tenders is 10am, 10th June 2022

Deadline for queries is 4pm, 8th June 2022

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=121177.

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Notice Coding and Classification

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Total quantity or scope of tender

Refer to Invitation to Tender.

3 Conditions for Participation

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Minimum standards and qualification required

4 Administrative Information

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Type of Procedure

Single stage

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

N/a

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Time Limits

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

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Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

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Additional Information

(WA Ref:121177)

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Additional Documentation

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Publication date of this notice