How to win: National Trust - NI - Lead Designer & Multidisciplinary team for capital works for CaR Visitor Infrastructure Project

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The National Trust is seeking to appoint a Lead Designer and multidisciplinary consultancy team to support the Carrick-a-Rede Visitor Infrastructure Project. This landmark project aims to sustainably grow visitor numbers to 250,000 annually within seven years, enhance the visitor experience, and strengthen Carrick-a-Rede's position as a premier destination along the Causeway Coastal Route. The appointed team will help develop and deliver infrastructure improvements that support long-term growth, conservation objectives, and positive community outcomes. Interested organisations are invited to demonstrate their experience, capability, and innovative approach to delivering this high-profile visitor destination project. Closing Date for RFP - 2nd December 2026 Deadline for Queries - 25th November 2026 Award Contract - 9th December 2026 This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £40,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 2 December 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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