Exmoor National Park Authority (ENPA) owns and operates 3 visitor centres, known as National Park Centres (NPCs) in Dulverton, Dunster and Lynmouth. They have evolved separately over the years leading to their shopfronts having an inconsistent look and feel which undermines their ability to be recognised on the high street and display information and merchandise in an effective way.
The aim of this project is to improve the quality of all 3 Centre shopfronts so as to increase visitor recognition and engagement. This is to be achieved through the use of new signage, window displays and lighting. Some of the improvements will also extend to internal displays that will encompass the information, interpretation and retail functions of the Centres. This contract relates to the construction and fitting of display furniture.
This contract is for the construction of new bridleway bridge over the river Barle at Great Bradley near Withypool on behalf of Exmoor National Park Authority. The project will be supervised by a consultant engineer on the Authority's behalf. All components of the bridge span structure and pre-cast abutments will be supplied by Exmoor National Park Authority.
Additional information:
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Repairs to east barn at Driver Farm, Simonsbath. Work to include re-roofing of traditional barn with corrugated metal, roof structure repairs, masonry repairs, construction of buttresses to the wall.
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The Reviving Exmoor's Heartlands (REH) project is a round 2 Landscape Recovery project that has been approved for a two year development phase, starting in April 2024. \r
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The project aims to restore Exmoor's central moorlands to a thriving ecological state with good habitat connectivity to the wider landscape, supported by viable farming. The project area spans approximately 12,000 hectares made up of a cluster of over 20 upland farms and moorland landholdings including large areas of common land, supporting mainly extensive cattle and sheep rearing. \r
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A specialist contractor is required to provide a baseline assessment of carbon storage and greenhouse gas emissions in the project area, and to estimate potential carbon credits from proposed restoration works and land management/land use changes (e.g. woodland creation). Essentially, we need a baseline of what carbon is currently being emitted / stored / sequestered, and then what the carbon benefit of different land management would be, that can potentially be used to reduce or offset emissions, or to sell as carbon credits. \r
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The successful contractor will work closely with the Reviving Exmoor's Heartlands team and provide monthly progress reports to the Project Manager. It is expected that the contractor will have regular contact with the Project Manager and have additional support from other ENPA teams as needed to build on knowledge as and when required. There will be an initial set up meeting and two or more project meetings with Exmoor National Park Authority and the REH steering group. \r
Additional information:
To express your interest in this business opportunity visit the supplying the south west procurement portal.
Reviving Exmoor's Heartlands is part of Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme, aiming to support long-term, large-scale restoration of England's most precious habitats. The Reviving Exmoor's Heartlands (REH) project is a round 2 Landscape Recovery project that has been approved for a two year development phase, which started in April 2024.
The project aims to restore Exmoor's central moorlands to a thriving ecological state with good habitat connectivity to the wider landscape, supported by viable farming. The project area spans approximately 12,000 hectares made up of a cluster of over 20 upland farms and moorland landholdings including large areas of common land, supporting mainly extensive beef and sheep enterprises.
The provision of this contract is for:
Advise on Legal Structure and Governance
- Evaluate and compare options for suitable legal entity structures aligned with the project goals (e.g. CIC, CIO, LLP, BenCom).
- Present clear and actionable advice to the project steering group and participants via an evening workshop to make a final decision on the legal form and governance arrangements.
- Draft a fit-for-purpose governance structure and plan for the selected SLE model compliant with HM Treasury's Managing Public Money principles.
Draft and Review Legal Agreements
- Draft and advise on:
- Agreements between the SLE and land managers/commoners associations.
- Implementation agreement with Natural England.
- Contracts with private investors and partners.
- Identify and evaluate legal tools to safeguard environmental outcomes (e.g. conservation covenants, land trusts).
- Ensure agreements:
- Provide long-term environmental and legal security.
- Address enforcement, flexibility, and succession planning for land ownership.
Conduct Land & Title Due Diligence
- Review land ownership titles for risks, rights, or restrictions.
- Complete due diligence letters to be submitted to Natural England before contract signing.
- Identify and propose resolutions for any legal impediments to delivery.
Statutory Consents and Risk Management
- Identify required statutory consents, permits, or licenses.
- Highlight legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Reviving Exmoor's Heartlands is part of Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme, aiming to support long-term, large-scale restoration of England's most precious habitats. The Reviving Exmoor's Heartlands (REH) project is a round 2 Landscape Recovery project that has been approved for a two year development phase, which started in April 2024.
The project aims to restore Exmoor's central moorlands to a thriving ecological state with good habitat connectivity to the wider landscape, supported by viable farming. The project area spans approximately 12,000 hectares made up of a cluster of over 20 upland farms and moorland landholdings including large areas of common land, supporting mainly extensive beef and sheep enterprises.
ENPA are inviting bids from suitably qualified legal professionals or firms with experience in business law and contracts, governance, blended finance structures, and public sector project delivery to assist in the legal structuring and governance planning of our SLE, and negotiation of critical legal documentation to enable effective, long-term delivery. Experience of working with Commoners Associations would be an advantage.
The appointed legal supplier will:
Advise on Legal Structure and Governance
- Evaluate and compare options for suitable legal entity structures aligned with the project goals (e.g. CIC, CIO, LLP, BenCom).
- Present clear and actionable advice to the project steering group and participants via an evening workshop to make a final decision on the legal form and governance arrangements.
- Draft a fit-for-purpose governance structure and plan for the selected SLE model compliant with HM Treasury's Managing Public Money principles.
Draft and Review Legal Agreements
- Draft and advise on:
- Agreements between the SLE and land managers/commoners associations.
- Implementation agreement with Natural England.
- Contracts with private investors and partners.
- Identify and evaluate legal tools to safeguard environmental outcomes (e.g. conservation covenants, land trusts).
- Ensure agreements:
- Provide long-term environmental and legal security.
- Address enforcement, flexibility, and succession planning for land ownership.
Conduct Land & Title Due Diligence
- Review land ownership titles for risks, rights, or restrictions.
- Complete due diligence letters to be submitted to Natural England before contract signing.
- Identify and propose resolutions for any legal impediments to delivery.
Statutory Consents and Risk Management
- Identify required statutory consents, permits, or licenses.
- Highlight legal risks and develop mitigation strategies.