Delivery Partner for Project Development and Management of the Nature Restoration Fund

Description

The Nature Restoration Fund supports projects which are designed to tackle both climate change and the loss of biodiversity, through projects that restore the local natural environment. Projects can include habitat and species restoration, coastal and marine protection, eradication, or replacement of non-invasive species and works that support these aims For the purposes of this contract the Delivery Partner will be responsible for.  Reviewing Inverclyde’s geographical area and identifying suitable projects that will restore the local natural environment  Assist with bids for future Nature Restoration Funding  Identify additional relevant funding streams which meet the aims of the overall brief.  Assist in developing the specifications for procurement exercises that are identified in relation to agreed projects and selection of suitably qualified and competent contractors.  Fully manage the identified projects which should include but is not limited to. o the works undertaken by all contractors involved in the delivery of the projects ensuring that all works are completed on time, within budget and to the appropriate standard. o Ensuring that there are adequate management arrangements in place throughout the term of the project so that the works can be carried out as safely as possible. o The above will include but not be restricted to, all relevant Health & Safety compliance such as Work at Height, CDM co-ordination, and arrangements for suitable welfare facilities.  Identify on behalf of the Council any potential partnership organisations that can assist and provide further additional benefits in this relation to this project at no additional cost.