VRP Guardian Scheme Mapping Landscape & Nature Projects

Tender description

Bridgend County Borough Council is host for the Valleys Regional Park which is a partnership programme working across 13 Local Authorities, aimed at reconnecting people with the landscape of the Valleys through regional working.Mapping of existing nature based provision formed part of the RDP bid for the Guardians Scheme in order to ensure future iterations of the scheme both add value and, does not duplicate existing provision.We require the procurement of a company/consultant to undertake this mapping in order to inform development of the Valleys Regional Park RDP funded Guardians Scheme. Maximum budget is £30k.The Guardians scheme is funded by the Rural Development Programme and is currently being delivered by Groundwork Wales. The research will look to map current nature based projects/initiatives that offer communities, in a specific geographical footprint, the opportunity to take part in the ‘green recovery’ agenda for the benefit of their health, the environment and the green economy.The mapping report will add to existing information that will be used to develop an options appraisal for the future of nature based project delivery across the Valleys.NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=121280 Please see tender documents.(WA Ref:121280)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.