Ranger / Engagement Worker for Craig Gwladus Woods Country Park

Contract details

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ID:

148784

OCID:

ocds-kuma6s-146840

Contract type:

Services

Procedure type:

Open

Contract award notice ref:

MAR500872

Internal ref:

Portal Ref: 148784

Contact catergory:

C - Local contract let on behalf of one buyer

Buyer:

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Primary CPV code:

N/a

Additional CPV code(s):

Is framework:

No

Carbon reduction plan:

Options:

Description:

An award has been made by the Leisure, Tourism, Heritage and Culture Department (Education Directorate) of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council to appoint a Ranger / Engagement Worker for Craig Gwladus Woods Country Park to assist in delivery of the “Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus” project during 2025. The Ranger / Engagement worker will be responsible for practical maintenance of the park, recruitment and development of volunteers and delivery of a range of engagement activities. The park is managed in close partnership with the Friends of Craig Gwladus. The National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded a grant for a project titled “ Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus”. This grant will fund the Ranger / Engagement Worker role. In addition to delivering specific goals of the “Coal and the Community of Craig Gwladus” project, the Ranger / Engagement Worker will contribute to achieving the overall vision for Craig Gwladus Woods. That is to develop and consolidate it as: 1. A quality woodland space and facility for outdoor learning and activities, serving the local education, health and leisure sectors. 2. A showcase, historic drift mine site that forms part of a visitor experience that tells the wider story of the industrial heritage of the Neath Valley. 3. A thriving facility for the local community that they are proud of, they can enjoy and feel able to be involved with. 4. A self-sustaining, community run park. 5. A rich, resilient and recovering Ancient Woodland wildlife habitat.

Purchasing team:

N/a

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Contract dates

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Date awarded:

14 February 2025

Start date:

05 March 2025

End date:

05 March 2026

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Contract extensions

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Max extension options available:

0 (months)

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Additional information

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Additional information:

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Contact details

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Contract name:

Lisa Kirman

Contract email:

l.kirman@npt.gov.uk

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