--- title: "National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2026-01-12" --- # National Trust - Heart of the Dales - Stress Test of Project Revenue Assumptions Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51c50406-e524-4e69-a07c-6f3a9453a804.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba5deeb-ba49-4b58-94a5-8ce8f84aaddd | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2026 at 11:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba5deeb-ba49-4b58-94a5-8ce8f84aaddd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ba5deeb-ba49-4b58-94a5-8ce8f84aaddd 12th January 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.proactisplaza.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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