Framework Contract for Professional Services Cumbria Woodlands

Tender description

The Lake District National Park Authority looks after this special corner of England, encouraging people to enjoy and understand its beauty and supporting those who live and work here. Further information about the LDNPA, including our statutory functions is available http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/caringfor We and our partners are working towards making this place an inspirational example of sustainable development in action. We want its prosperous economy, world class visitor experiences and vibrant communities to come together in sustaining the spectacular landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage. Details of how we are doing this are outlined in our Partnership Plan. http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/partnership/ldnppmanagementplan Cumbria Woodlands is a partner of the LDNPA with a vision for woodland in Cumbria to thrive ecologically and economically for the benefit of everyone. Cumbria Woodlands addresses gaps in delivery within the sector across woodland creation, woodland management, training and development, and policy and advocacy and invests its surplus for the good of Cumbria. Our needs will vary. The following are examples of types of services which may be required. This is not exhaustive, but is intended to demonstrate the breadth of the services which will be required. • Providing services on specific projects running in partnership with other organisations • Providing specific advice to individuals and small organisations • Working with us as associates on research activities or pro-bono activities we provide We are particularly interested in working with freelance individuals/sole traders with flexibility and availability to be embedded within our teams for specific tasks or projects. To enable this, our commercial assessment approach enables contractor to choose to price against a hypothetical project or a single day rate.