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THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

National Trust - NI- Independent Quality Assurance Process for Lough Neagh Roadmap to Recovery

R&DCPV 73000000 73200000 79000000
ValueValue not published
Awarded28 Aug 2026
Published24 Jul 2026
RegionNorthern Ireland
Outcome — awarded

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

The brief

The Trust, on behalf of the Forever Lough Neagh Collaborators, is seeking proposals from suitably experienced facilitators, organisations, or partnerships to design and deliver an independent Quality Assurance (QA) process to support the development of Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery.

Running alongside a multidisciplinary consultancy commissioned to develop the Roadmap, the QA process will provide robust scrutiny through structured peer review and public review panels.

The successful contractor will establish and facilitate a framework to assess and challenge emerging recommendations, ensuring they are evidence-based, technically sound, inclusive, transparent, and informed by community perspectives.

The contract is expected to commence in September/October 2026 and run for 12 months, subject to funding availability.

Tenderers should note that costs submitted must remain valid for up to six months should commencement be delayed to allow for fundraising.

This QA process is a key element in ensuring the integrity, credibility, and long-term legitimacy of the Roadmap to Recovery for Lough Neagh.

14/08/26 - Clarification Window Closes 28/08/26 - Return of RFP 15/09/26 - Anticipated Contract Start Date The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions

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The Trust, on behalf of the Forever

The Trust, on behalf of the Forever Lough Neagh Collaborators, is seeking proposals from suitably experienced facilitators, organisations, or partnerships to design and deliver an independent Quality Assurance (QA) process to support the development of Lough Neagh: A Roadmap to Recovery.

02

Running alongside a multidisciplinary consultancy commissioned

Running alongside a multidisciplinary consultancy commissioned to develop the Roadmap, the QA process will provide robust scrutiny through structured peer review and public review panels.

03

The contract is expected to commence in

The contract is expected to commence in September/October 2026 and run for 12 months, subject to funding availability.

04

Tenderers should note that costs submitted must

Tenderers should note that costs submitted must remain valid for up to six months should commencement be delayed to allow for fundraising.

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