--- title: "National Trust-MEE-Midlands Nature Funder Landscape Research, Governance Recommendations" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-798b40e2-735a-4bce-b3ee-53afc9dc9bf6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-798b40e2-735a-4bce-b3ee-53afc9dc9bf6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-798b40e2-735a-4bce-b3ee-53afc9dc9bf6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-798b40e2-735a-4bce-b3ee-53afc9dc9bf6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2026-06-15" --- # National Trust-MEE-Midlands Nature Funder Landscape Research, Governance Recommendations Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-798b40e2-735a-4bce-b3ee-53afc9dc9bf6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-798b40e2-735a-4bce-b3ee-53afc9dc9bf6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-798b40e2-735a-4bce-b3ee-53afc9dc9bf6.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is seeking a consultancy service to conduct Midlands Nature Funder Landscape Research, Governance Recommendations and Resources. This procurement, released on 15 June 2026, centres on financial consultancy services and is classified under research and development within the Midlands region of England. The process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 14 July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 3 August 2026 and conclude by 31 January 2027, with various project phases culminating in January. This opportunity, valued at £50,000, is being managed under an open procedure below the threshold, and suitable for both SMEs and VCSEs. This tender creates opportunities for entities specialising in financial consultancy and market research, especially those adept at providing strategic governance advice within environmental and nature projects. Ideal candidates are expected to engage effectively with Midlands Nature partners and policymakers, offering insights and practical tools pertinent to the region's nature finance landscape. Businesses with experience in managing complex consultancy projects and aligning with investor and policymaker engagement will have a competitive edge in participating. Firms can leverage this project to position themselves as key players within the sustainable finance and governance fields. ## Notice The National Trust is commissioning a one-off consultancy to deliver Midlands Nature Funder Landscape Research, Governance Recommendations and Resources. The work will help Midlands Nature understand the current and future nature finance landscape across the Midlands, including demand for nature finance products, relevant policy and regulatory drivers, and implications of devolution and local authority reorganisation. It will also develop recommendations on governance and operating models, sector readiness for investment, engagement with investors and policymakers, and practical tools and frameworks to support investable nature projects. The commission will be delivered as a coherent phased programme across market and policy research, strategy and governance recommendations, and tools/frameworks application. The contract is anticipated to start on 3 August 2026, with Phase 1 outputs due by 31 October 2026 and Phases 2 and 3 due by 31 January 2027. The work covers the Midlands region of England and depends on effective engagement with Midlands Nature partners, policymakers, investors and the Community of Practice. Additional information: This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ Click on the "Opportunities" button and filter on Customer name - The National Trust All communication is to be carried out via the Proactis portal. Participating Suppliers will bear their own costs, and seek appropriate advice, for the preparation of their response. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee6d8d3-f6d6-4c13-bd46-cc0eb5b06edc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2026 at 10:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee6d8d3-f6d6-4c13-bd46-cc0eb5b06edc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee6d8d3-f6d6-4c13-bd46-cc0eb5b06edc 15th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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