Valuing Wexford’s Natura 2000 Sites
Value
€50k
Deadline
14 Nov
14 Nov 2025
Value
€50k
Deadline
14 Nov
This tender involves designing and delivering biodiversity awareness training programs for communities in Wexford, Ireland. The training will include both classroom and field components, aimed at empowering local participants to understand and protect their natural environment.
Must-haves
Fail any = disqualifiedExperience of delivering community training & of working with community groups
Experience/qualifications of programme leaders/support workers
Recommendations of/references from community groups who have benefited from support or training delivered by the provider
Background
The contractor will be responsible for creating and implementing a series of short courses focused on the Natura 2000 sites in County Wexford. These courses will educate participants about the ecological significance of these areas, threats to biodiversity, and local conservation actions. The training will include both theoretical and practical components, with an emphasis on community engagement and follow-up mentoring sessions for interested groups.
What this involves
The contractor will design and deliver biodiversity awareness training programs for communities and individuals in County Wexford, focusing on the value and protection of Natura 2000 sites. The training will consist of standalone short courses held at various Natura 2000 locations, incorporating both classroom instruction and field activities such as species identification and habitat walks. The contractor will also provide 2-3 mentoring sessions for community groups interested in further action post-training. All materials for recruitment and promotion will be the responsibility of the contractor, while Wexford Local Development will assist with distribution through their channels.
Scoring
Experience of delivering community training & of working with community groups
Proposed programme and its suitability to achieve defined outcomes for the target audience; delivery methods, content, structure and materials
Experience/qualifications of programme leaders/support workers
Recommendations of/references from community groups who have benefited from support or training delivered by the provider
Costs
Lots (1)
Design and deliver biodiversity awareness training courses and mentoring sessions for communities and individuals in County Wexford.
Documents (1)
Tender Spec Natura 2000 Community Training.pdf
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Original notice text
Design and deliver a series of short one off biodiversity awareness training days for communities and individuals including farmers focused on the value and protection of Wexford’s Natura 2000 sites. Learnings will empower those living in or near Wexford’s Natura sites to value and contribute to the protection of these important areas. The number of Natura sites included will be in line with what is permitted by the budget.
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Value
€50k
Deadline
14 Nov
Location
Various Natura 2000 sites across County Wexford, including community centres and nearby protected areas.
Procedure
Open
Clarification
07 Nov 2025
eTenders ID
6822619
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