Tender

National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

12 Jan 2026 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is inviting tenders for the project titled "National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions" under the financial consultancy services category (CPV code: 66171000). This tender involves a thorough stress test of revenue assumptions for the Heart of the Dales project, which is a part of the Landscape Recovery Scheme in the Yorkshire Dales supported by DEFRA. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a competitive quotation method below the threshold. Interested parties should note that the tender submission deadline is set for 26 January 2026, with the contract period running from 2 February 2026 to 28 February 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those skilled in revenue stress testing under complex conditions. SMEs are specifically encouraged to apply, contributing innovative approaches to evaluating financial resiliency and risk within a blended finance plan. Companies adept at working with public, private, and philanthropic funding models could find significant growth potential through this project, given the National Trust's unique and vast scope across the Dales. The procurement method ensures a competitive environment where suitable businesses can showcase their expertise and secure a role in a prestigious project impacting significant land areas under the management of the National Trust.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions

Notice Description

The National Trust (NT) has secured funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to develop a Landscape Recovery Scheme (LRS) in the Yorkshire Dales. The project, Heart of the Dales (HoTD), covers approximately 11,300 hectares of land across Malhamdale and Upper Wharfedale. The scheme involves tenant farmers, private landowners, and National Trust-owned land managed in-hand. The National Trust is developing a Blended Finance Plan and Business Model combining proposed philanthropic, private, and public funding sources over a 20-year period. This model will fund essential operating costs, with remaining funds distributed to project participants. DEFRA income projections are based on the DEFRA deflator metric over the 20-year term. The successful contractor must undertake a robust stress test of all revenue assumptions underpinning this project. The purpose of the stress test is to assess the resilience, credibility, and downside risk of projected revenues under adverse but plausible conditions. The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba5deeb-ba49-4b58-94a5-8ce8f84aaddd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66171000 - Financial consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
Dominic Tarn
Contact Email
dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
0123456789

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2NA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804-2026-01-12T11:53:43Z",
    "date": "2026-01-12T11:53:43Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ESOP1000104",
        "title": "National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions",
        "description": "The National Trust (NT) has secured funding from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to develop a Landscape Recovery Scheme (LRS) in the Yorkshire Dales. The project, Heart of the Dales (HoTD), covers approximately 11,300 hectares of land across Malhamdale and Upper Wharfedale. The scheme involves tenant farmers, private landowners, and National Trust-owned land managed in-hand. The National Trust is developing a Blended Finance Plan and Business Model combining proposed philanthropic, private, and public funding sources over a 20-year period. This model will fund essential operating costs, with remaining funds distributed to project participants. DEFRA income projections are based on the DEFRA deflator metric over the 20-year term. The successful contractor must undertake a robust stress test of all revenue assumptions underpinning this project. The purpose of the stress test is to assess the resilience, credibility, and downside risk of projected revenues under adverse but plausible conditions. The tender is being conducted via the Proactis Plaza portal. http://www.proactisplaza.com/ Search for The National Trust in the opportunities section and follow the instructions.",
        "datePublished": "2026-01-12T11:53:43Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "66171000",
            "description": "Financial consultancy services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 18000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive quotation (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-01-26T16:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-02-02T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2026-02-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba5deeb-ba49-4b58-94a5-8ce8f84aaddd",
                "datePublished": "2026-01-12T11:53:43Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/BTvR42rM",
            "name": "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY",
                "scheme": "GB-SRS",
                "id": "sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/BTvR42rM"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "NATIONAL TRUST",
                "locality": "SWINDON",
                "postalCode": "SN22NA",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Dominic Tarn",
                "email": "dominic.tarn@nationaltrust.org.uk",
                "telephone": "0123456789"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/BTvR42rM",
        "name": "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY"
    }
}