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Windrush Research (NP 305) - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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11 Jul 2025 at 10:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Historic England for the contract titled "Windrush Research (NP 305) - AWARD" has reached the award stage. This process falls under the industry category of equal opportunities consultancy services with additional classifications emphasising research and consultancy services. The contract is valued at £15,000 and was awarded to Courage Works Ltd. The project focuses on researching the legacy of the Windrush generation and its influence on the built environment, coinciding with the lead-up to the Windrush 80th anniversary in 2028. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the active award of the contract was published on 11th July 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 23rd June 2025. The contract period extends from 14th July 2025 to 30th September 2025, involving delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Historic England’s office is located in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for research consultancy businesses, especially those specialising in equal opportunities and cultural heritage. Companies with expertise in exploring socio-cultural impacts and with capabilities in robust stakeholder engagement and community-informed programming will find this project well-aligned with their services. The research project's emphasis on exploring historical legacies provides businesses with the potential to showcase innovative research methodologies and contribute meaningful insights into a nationally commemorated anniversary. Suppliers positioned to offer strategic consultancy services and possessing a proven track record in similar past projects would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, aiding their growth in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Windrush Research (NP 305) - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants or consultancies to undertake one or both parts of a significant research project exploring the legacy of the Windrush generation and its impact on the built environment. This work will contribute to the development of meaningful, community-informed programming in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of Windrush in 2028. This procurement is split into two lots - Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe30ad-9cf2-4a2f-9aaf-77e35469c0c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 2EH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COURAGE WORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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