Published date: 25 July 2025
Last edited date: 25 July 2025
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Contract summary
Industry
Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000
Other community, social and personal services - 98000000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£26,000 to £31,300
Procurement reference
DCGC Independent Facilitator 250725
Published date
25 July 2025
Closing date
26 August 2025
Closing time
7pm
Contract start date
9 September 2025
Contract end date
1 March 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
We are seeking an experienced Independent Facilitator(s) to support the development of a significant nature and heritage rich and accessible green corridor in the north-east urban fringe of Durham City.
The Independent Facilitator(s) will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of this initiative by guiding a group of stakeholders and the Durham City Green Corridor Board.
This role is part of a collaborative project between Durham County Council and the National Trust, aimed at connecting urban communities with the countryside along the River Wear.
We want to commission an Independent Facilitator(s) to support the development of the green corridor and ensure the project's governance structure is appropriate for working together towards our shared objectives.
We are open to approaches from individuals, charities and consultancy firms, organisations of all sizes. We want an Independent Facilitator(s) to ensure there is balance of opinion and that no one stakeholder or board member is leading the process, and we can all equitably participate.
The first element of the Independent Facilitator(s) work is to support the changemaker groups and the project board to develop how they work together , their terms of reference and decision making and any other supporting documents .
The second element of the Independent Facilitator(s) role is to support the stakeholders and project board to develop action plans to meet their outcomes.
To receive the full information pack please contact: durhamcitygreencorridor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Skills and Experience
• Excellent communication skills: Ability to keep all stakeholders informed and connected, fostering productive communication among group members with varying experience levels and communication styles.
• Facilitation experience: Proven track record in leading similar groups, with an understanding of the challenges within cultural, heritage and environmental sectors.
• Holistic mindset: Curiosity and open-mindedness to enable balanced contributions from all participants.
• Tact and diplomacy: Ability to hold space for equitable contributions, ensuring all voices are heard.
• Calmness under pressure: Maintaining composure and effectiveness in a wide range of situations.
• Experience with diverse stakeholder groups: Particularly within the third sector, to foster collaboration and understand the dynamics of competing priorities.
• Organisational and coordination abilities: Strong skills in organising and coordinating efforts to ensure efficient progress.
• Whole-system approach: Ability to link health and wellbeing initiatives to other systems.
• Trustworthiness and discretion: Essential qualities for building rapport quickly and helping form a cohesive group identity.
• Cultural competence: Deep understanding of cultural backgrounds and different governance structures/processes.
• Partnership project management: Expertise in managing projects that involve multiple stakeholders.
More information
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To apply for this role and receive the full information pack, or for any queries or discussion please contact: durhamcitygreencorridor@nationaltrust.org.uk
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Eleanor Nicklin
Address
Crook Hall Gardens
Frankland Lane, Sidegate,
Durham
DH1 5SZ
England
Telephone
07785738870
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