Invitation to Tender - Communities of Practice Development

This tender closed on 18 September 2026.

Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Value
£50,000
Closed
18 September 2026
Where
SWINDON, the South West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The National Trust wants someone to design and set up 'Communities of Practice', essentially networking groups where local government, charities, and organisations can meet regularly to share ideas and solve problems around creating green spaces and nature in UK towns and cities. The work involves planning what these groups look like, how they run, and delivering them over a fixed period.

What the buyer wants

• Propose your approach to setting up and running these Communities of Practice, including what outputs you'll deliver • Provide examples of at least two similar projects you've completed (e.g., running networks, facilitation work, community engagement) • Submit a project timeline (Gantt chart) showing how you'll structure the work • List your team members, their roles, and how many hours each will spend • Break down your costs clearly so they can see where the £50,000 is going

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract requires strategic thinking, facilitation expertise, and experience running networks or similar community-building projects, not a good fit for traditional trades like builders, electricians, or cleaners, and would disqualify businesses without proven experience in stakeholder engagement or organisational development.

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