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Archaeology Priority Area Study

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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19 Mar 2025 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking to commission an Archaeology Priority Area Study. This tender, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code 73000000), is within the services category. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, aims to improve protection and preservation of the borough's archaeological resources. The project includes creating a report to refine archaeology priority areas and is expected to be completed and approved by 30 May 2025. Key milestones include the tender period ending on 21 March 2025, and the contract running from 1 April 2025 to 30 May 2025. The study is taking place in England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in archaeological research, consultancy, and conservation services. Businesses experienced in archaeological assessments and policy development will find this project aligns well with their expertise. By contributing to this study, businesses can expand their portfolio, establish a relationship with Southwark Council, and gain recognition for involvement in a significant public sector initiative aimed at safeguarding historical and archaeological assets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeology Priority Area Study

Notice Description

Southwark's archaeology has been studied for many years. In some areas of the borough there is a considerable level of knowledge about the character of archaeology. This work has informed the planning of archaeology priority areas across the borough, but these are now large areas that cover archaeology of multiple characters and significances. A more refined approach is now required to protect and preserve the archaeology of the borough Southwark is commissioning this archaeological study and report for three purposes: 1. to inform updated archaeological, conservation and design/ character policies in the new Southwark Plan, expected to be at Regulation 19 stage by 2027. The work should be completed and approved by the Council by Friday 30 May 2025. 2. To aid developers and external consultant teams in their assessment and analysis of sites 3. As a public record of the archaeological (buried) resource within the borough. Page 7 of the brief has a suggested list of possible character areas. This does not mean that only these character areas should be considered, as they do not cover the whole of the archaeology priority area and research may well consider these suggestions not to be appropriate. The full extent of the North Southwark and Roman Roads Archaeological Priority Area can be seen on Southwark Maps https://www.southwark.gov.uk/interactive-map click the link to open the map viewer and change the map project (top right) to Southwark Plan 2022 policy map - layers off and click on the Conservation menu item and select Archaeology Priority Areas. Contact Chris Constable to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06f707a2-b5a9-40ae-a80e-632dd642ca10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0a3c0c3-8aa3-436c-8b27-9b26e0bf5547
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 May 2025 1-6 months
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
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)
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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