Rydal Mount - Brief for a Feasibility Study
Description: The Wordsworth Trust invites applications to tender for a feasibility study to identify a future operating model for Rydal Mount, a heritage property located within the Lake District World Heritage Site. Rydal Mount, the Wordsworths' family home from 1813, was acquired by the Wordsworth Trust in March 2026 with the support of The Julia Rausing Trust and the Charlotte Aitken Trust. The purpose of the feasibility study is to identify a preferred option for the future use and sustainable operation of Rydal Mount within the broader activities of the Wordsworth Trust. It will consider how continued public access can be ensured, how the ambitions of the Wordsworth Trust and its partners can be advanced, and how the property can be operated in a financially sustainable way that supports (read more...)
Summary: The Wordsworth Trust is seeking proposals for a feasibility study concerning Rydal Mount, a heritage property located in the Lake District World Heritage Site. The aim is to explore future operating models to ensure the sustainable operation and public access to this historical site. This open procurement, classified under the category of "Library, archives, museums and other cultural services," is open until 9:00 AM on 24 July 2026. The contract will commence on 1 September 2026 and conclude by 15 January 2027, offering a total of £60,000 including VAT. This tender is part of the active stage for an open procedure aimed at supporting strategic decisions for the Wordsworth Trust.