Alternatives to For the Provision of a Town Planning Service

The Dean Trust is a multi-academy trust established in 2012 and comprises schools located across, Manchester, Trafford, Knowsley and Wigan; across four local authorities. The Trust are seeking a contractor to provide cleaning of a regular and routine nature, together with more specific periodical cleaning outside of the term-time operation across 11 of its schools. The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years commencing 1st September 2027. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18592. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18592 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Provision of Internal Building Cleaning Services at Plumpton College To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18588. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18588 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

To provide cleaning services at Holy Trinity Academy, Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9SQ To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18586. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18586 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Supports landowners and tenants within the National Forest or close to the boundary to create woodland, enhance habitats and deliver environmental, community and economic benefits through tree planting and forest creation projects. The grant uses standard-cost items with rates linked to nationally available tree-planting and agri-environment grants.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with the award winning Leighton Linslade Town Council running our waste contract across 5 sites in our portfolio. The successful bid must align with our commitment to Carbon Neutrality by 2030 with all our suppliers being committed to reduce their carbon footprint. We are a Town Council who prides themselves on our Biodiversity and Ecology work and the new waste contractor must also be able to demonstrate their work around protecting the environment for future generations to enjoy. We expect consideration within the bid for alternatives to landfill and this will weigh heavily in our decision making process. The bid must understand the the changing seasons and be adaptable as our waste collection demands change accordingly. We are a Town Council who's portfolio is growing so our new contractor must be able to grow with us should we take on more land and sites during the contract period. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to Richard Davis, Head of Grounds and Environmental Services, Leighton Linslade Town Council, Hockliffe Street, LU7 1HD For an informal discussion please contact Richard Davis on 07960873551 or email richard.davis@leightonlinslade-tc.gov.uk

West London College invites suitably qualified and experienced pest control contractors to tender for the provision of planned and reactive pest control services across its three main campuses. The College intends to appoint a single contractor for an initial contract period of three years. The purpose of the contract is to provide an effective preventative and reactive pest management service which maintains the College estate in a safe, hygienic and pest-free condition. The service will include regular scheduled inspections, monitoring, treatment where necessary, maintenance of pest control equipment and response to reported pest activity. 2. College Locations

North York Moors and New Forest National Park Authorities (NYMNPA and NFNPA respectively) are responsible for conserving and enhancing two of England's most distinctive protected landscapes. Through their statutory roles, management plans and trusted local relationships, the Authorities support nature recovery, resilient landscapes and the long-term stewardship of the National Parks. Statutory markets for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) and Nutrient Neutrality (NN) are creating new opportunities to secure long-term investment in nature recovery across England. Since February 2024, BNG has been mandatory for most developments. Similarly, NN is mandatory for housing developments occurring in 27 catchments across England. As Local Planning Authorities, the NPAs already have a regulatory role in relation to these markets. They now wish to understand the opportunities for taking on wider roles, such as supporting off-site habitat and credit delivery with advice and ecology services, convening partners, brokering opportunities for landowners, or developing a habitat bank or similar service. Local planning authorities are also covered by the 'Biodiversity Duty' set out in the Environment Act 2021, requiring them to conserve and enhance biodiversity through proactive measure. National Park Authorities have an important role to play in the delivery of this duty, given the first statutory Park purpose to conserve and enhance the wildlife of National Parks. This commission wil... 2. Options appraisal for roles and services Undertake an options appraisal to assess potential roles or service provisions which could be undertaken by the NPAs, with particular reference to NPA governance, resourcing and local context. Review roles and services in light of opportunities, resource implications, potential risks and any conflicts of interest. Consideration should also be given to how each role might impact the quality of environmental outcomes and/or the ability to secure social and health co-benefits (e.g. public access to green space) from BNG/NN sites. Roles and services considered could include: - Regulator (current position as planning authority) - Responsible body (with respect to conservation covenants which can be used for both BNG and NN schemes) - Advisor - Broker - Provision of ecology services, including monitoring - Habitat Bank operator/supplier - Convenor / facilitator 3. Outline business case For the most favourable option or options, outline a business case including commercial viability, potential to generate a profit or unrestricted funds for NPAs, operational effort, timelines and key dependencies. Include recommended governance and delivery models and any safeguards needed to manage regulatory, legal, financial and reputational risks. 4. Recommendations Provide a series of recommendations and outline an implementation roadmap based on the above assessments, including sequencing, dependencies and key decision points.

England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) supports the establishment of new woodlands and is administered by the Forestry Commission. The ‘Find a grant’ tool requires a ‘closing date’ to be specified – 31 March 2030 reflects the period EWCO funding is currently confirmed until, rather than a known closure date. EWCO is funded through the Defra Trees Programme.

The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund (HARCF) supports the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites at risk across England. Following the successful first year of the fund, which saw £15 million invested in projects across England, up to £60 million remains available for allocation over the next four years, to 2030. Priority will be given to projects in areas of England with the highest level of deprivation and need for investment, and those that bring most community benefit.

This funding programme provides grants to local communities and economies that are disrupted by the construction of Phase One and Phase 2a of HS2 between London and Crewe.

The Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) offers funding of up to £30,500 for the production of a UKFS-compliant woodland creation design plan. Landowners, land managers and public bodies can apply. WCPG is open for applications year-round. The ‘Find a grant’ tool requires a ‘closing date’ to be specified, however 31 March 2030 reflects the period WCPG funding is currently confirmed until, rather than a known closure date. The scheme was re-launched in autumn 2020 to enable more people to apply and help proposals move more quickly through the Environmental Impact Assessment process and future planting and establishment grant funding.

The contract includes cyclical and reactive removal services, rapid response for offensive graffiti and structured performance management arrangements including SLAs and KPIs.