Tenders/National Trust - Clumber Park - Diamond-backed Spider Recovery Project Consultancy Services (A)

National Trust - Clumber Park - Diamond-backed Spider Recovery Project Consultancy Services (A)

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Updated: Jul 8, 2026
Source: uk_contracts_finder

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Consulting and architecture and engineering sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 35,922. Proposals must be submitted before July 31, 2026.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Consulting sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The National Trust is seeking suitably qualified ecological consultants to support the recovery of the Critically Endangered Diamond-backed Spider (Thanatus formicinus). The commission is divided into three work packages. This opportunity relates to Package A: spider ecology, monitoring and research across Clumber Park and the Sherwood Forest landscape. The project will improve understanding of the species' ecology, breeding phenology and dispersal, provide habitat management guidance, assess habitat connectivity, and develop a translocation methodology and implementation plan by 2029. Work will be undertaken in collaboration with the National Trust, British Arachnological Society, University of Nottingham and other stakeholders. The project runs from 2026-2029. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ If you would like to be involved, please ensure you have access to your Proactis account and let us know your supplier number so that we can make sure you have access to the tender pack. If you do not have a Proactis account please create one and let us know your supplier number. There is no cost to have a Proactis account.. CPV: Environmental engineering consultancy services (71313000). Procedure: Open procedure (below threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on July 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: ESOP1000121. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Agriculture & Food Security, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is July 31, 2026. You have 23 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £35,922 - £35,922. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference ESOP1000121 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Submission Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
23 days remaining
Estimated Budget
£35,922 - £35,922
Contract Type
Consulting
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
ESOP1000121

Source

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Contracting Authority

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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