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# Lost Peatlands Connections (LPC) Project Evaluation

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lost-peatlands-connections-lpc-project-evaluation-ocds-h6vhtk-07963f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The Countryside & Wildlife Team (C&W Team) of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (the Council) are administrating a landscape-scale partnership project: Lost Peatlands Connections. The project intends to restore habitats in the upland landscape and four valleys of Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taff whilst engaging and encouraging local communities and school children to get outside in their landscape to get healthier, carry out practical conversation management and learn about their local heritage. Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), LPC must demonstrate its impact against project aims and NLHF investment principles. Stakeholder engagement will be required during the mid-term and final evaluation phases, including interviews with project partners, volunteers, and community representatives.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 21 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/neath-port-talbot-county-borough-council-ons-w06000012)
- **Published Value:** £35,175 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 25 November 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction, Environmental issues consultancy services, Environmental monitoring other than for construction, Evaluation consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** UKL17
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lost-peatlands-connections-lpc-project-evaluation-ocds-h6vhtk-07963f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07963f`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** about 2 bids (model forecast), with the distribution from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** £32k, 9% below the buyer's estimate (middle 50%: £29k-£35k), with the comparable awards behind it.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lost-peatlands-connections-lpc-project-evaluation-ocds-h6vhtk-07963f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Suppliers’ Instructions ‘How to Express Interest in this ITT’:
1.	Register your company on the etenderwales portal (this is required only once. However if your details have changed since you registered you will need to up-date them). 
-	Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
-	Click the ‘Suppliers register here’ link. 
-	Complete the ‘Organisation Details’ and ‘User Details’ sections. 
-	Note the username you choose and click ‘save’ when complete.
-	You will shortly receive and email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 
-	Agree to the terms and conditions and click ‘continue’.
2.	Express an interest in the ITT.
-	Login to the portal with the username / password.
-	Click the ‘ITT Open to all Suppliers’ link. 
-	Alternatively, search for the relevant ITT (itt_128115).
-	Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. 
-	Click the ‘Express Interest’ button on the right-hand side of the screen. 
-	This will move the ITT into your ‘My ITT pages’. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only.)
-	Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by selecting ‘Buyer Attachments’. 
3.	Responding to the ITT.
-	You can now choose to ‘Respond’ or ‘Decline to Respond’ (please give a reason if declining).
-	Note the ‘Closing Date’, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT. 

## Description
1. INTRODUCTION 
The Countryside & Wildlife Team (C&W Team) of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council (the Council) are administrating a landscape-scale partnership project: Lost Peatlands Connections. 
The project intends to restore habitats in the upland landscape and four valleys of Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taff whilst engaging and encouraging local communities and school children to get outside in their landscape to get healthier, carry out practical conversation management and learn about their local heritage.
2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Lost Peatlands Connections (LPC) project is a landscape-scale partnership led by Neath Port Talbot Council, working with Natural Resources Wales, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Coed Lleol, Vattenfall, the Woodland Trust, and the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales. 
The project aims to restore upland habitats, strengthen community connections to nature and heritage, and deliver inclusive engagement opportunities across the South Wales Valleys.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), LPC must demonstrate its impact against project aims and NLHF investment principles. 
The Council seeks to appoint an independent consultant to deliver a comprehensive evaluation of the project, ensuring accountability, learning, and legacy.
The evaluation will measure:
•	Environmental outcomes (habitat restoration, biodiversity, climate resilience).
•	Community engagement (education, volunteering, wellbeing).
•	Cultural heritage impact (skills, storytelling, digital engagement).
•	Organisational sustainability (partnership effectiveness, governance, legacy planning).
Evaluation must follow NLHF guidance:
https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/funding/good-practice-guidance/evaluation-guidance
2.1 LOCATION
The evaluation will be primarily desk-based, using monitoring data and documentation provided by the Lost Peatlands Connections (LPC) team.
Stakeholder engagement will be required during the mid-term and final evaluation phases, including interviews with project partners, volunteers, and community representatives.
Meetings and presentations will be conducted virtually or at Neath Port Talbot Council offices, with occasional site visits if deemed necessary for context.
2.2 PROJECT TIMESCALE 
The evaluation is scheduled to run from December 2026 to July 2029, covering the full three-year delivery phase of the project.
Indicative milestones:
Contract Award & Inception Meeting: Q4 December 26
Preliminary Evaluation Report: March 2027
o	Review project plans, grant documentation, and monitoring tools.
o	Provide recommendations to ensure effective data collection.
Mid-Term Evaluation Report: April 2028 
o	Assess progress against project aims and NLHF principles.
o	Include stakeholder interviews and recommendations for improvement.
Final Evaluation Report: August 2029 
o	Comprehensive analysis of project outcomes, governance, and legacy.
o	Assess response to mid-term recommendations and overall impact.
Earlier deliv...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/lost-peatlands-connections-lpc-project-evaluation-ocds-h6vhtk-07963f)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79419000, 90711400, 90711500, 90713000
- **Delivery regions:** UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £35,175

- **Contract Period:** 16/12/2026 to 31/08/2029

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F104059-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-03T10:30:24.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-04T03:10:09.938Z
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