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FURTHER COMPETITION RM6309 Lot 3 Salary Benchmarking Tool for Historic England (UID 94) - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has completed the procurement process for a salary benchmarking tool aimed at supporting its reward strategy. This procurement, categorized under systems and technical consultancy services (CPV code 72220000), followed a restricted procedure with the procurement method designated as selective. The tender title was "Further Competition RM6309 Lot 3 Salary Benchmarking Tool for Historic England" and the contract has been awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Limited, effective from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2029. The award was confirmed on 6th March 2026, with the contract valued at £8,000 GBP. Historic England, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is committed to compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, and the tool will aid in maintaining competitive and equitable pay structures aligned with market trends and legislation. The services are applicable across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in developing web-based solutions tailored to public sector needs. The contract demands a solution capable of providing accurate salary data, supporting pay equity, and aiding recruitment and retention decisions. While it is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in salary benchmarking and compliance consultancy would be well-suited to this opportunity. This provides a chance for businesses to forge a robust partnership with Historic England, enhancing their portfolio by delivering a high-impact tool that influences strategic human resource decisions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

FURTHER COMPETITION RM6309 Lot 3 Salary Benchmarking Tool for Historic England (UID 94) - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England is a publicly funded organisation dedicated to transparency, value for money, and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. As part of our reward strategy, we are looking for a reliable salary benchmarking solution that helps us maintain competitive and fair pay structures aligned with market trends and public sector standards. We need a web-based tool that will: * Provide accurate, up-to-date salary data specifically for roles found in Historic England * Support pay equity and compliance with UK legislation. * Help us make informed decisions on recruitment, retention, and annual pay reviews.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10bf7aa0-098e-4390-81cb-27aaa8426624
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031f6d60-b3bc-419c-b3fe-c407f31e18e7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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

KORN FERRY (UK

Further Information

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