Consultancy for Major Grants Fundraising Strategy and Bid Writing

BBNPA are seeking a consultant for six months to support the development of its major grants fundraising strategy and bid writing.

The primary purpose of this consultancy is to design and deliver a fundraising strategy for income diversification from major donors (foundations, trusts) and write bids to key targets, in support of the nature, climate, water, people and place missions as laid out in the Future Bannau - Dyfodol y Bannau.Working with the Head of Natural Capital Development, the consultant will support income diversification and partnerships, with a key focus on securing major grants from foundations and trusts.

The role will be integral to the Authority achieving the desired step change in both culture and approach to these aspects of our income diversification strategy.The role will need to be up to 3 days per week depending on bid opportunities and progress with the fundraising strategy.The key deliverables under this consultancy will include: 1) Research, design and deliver a fundraising strategy in co-production with key internal and external stakeholders that maximises and diversifies major grant income to support the BBNPA and its partners to achieve the Y Bannau missions.

Ensure high quality funding which reflects the priorities of BBNPA and partners projects and programmes and is aligned to internal policies, processes and ethical standards.

2) Write bids for a selection of targeted donors working with colleagues across the Nature Recovery and Climate Change Directorate and the Planning and Place Directorate, including the communities’ team, to ensure funding opportunities are appropriately matched to priorities.

3) Develop and manage internal corporate and financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation of major grant fundraising activities, developing sound governance systems. Work with BBNPA colleagues to accurately forecast and develop KPIs across the planning cycle. Work with the Finance team and other corporate colleagues, to ensure the appropriate management and reporting of funding activities.

4) Work in close coordination with the Head of Natural Capital Developments on stacking and blending of funding and finance opportunities with the corporate sector.

Build and manage new external relationships with major donors and stakeholders that align with BBNPA valuesNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=161309.The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility.

A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. The role is expected to start in April 2026 and run for six months at a total cost no more than £36,000 excluding VAT.

Bids for this work should include a transparent cost / day breakdown and a high level outline of how the consultant proposes to deliver the work.If you have any questions related to this bid, please send them to tenders@beacons-npa.gov.uk by 23/02/26(WA Ref:161309)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.