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Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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05 Aug 2024 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase" is conducted by Historic England, located in Wiltshire, with a scope encompassing market and economic research, specifically focusing on polling and statistics. The project involves a comprehensive period of research on the status of disabled people within the heritage sector covering jobs, careers, volunteering, and visiting. This open procedure tender, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, was published on 5th August 2024 and seeks to gather qualitative and quantitative evidence to influence strategy and action planning for greater disability inclusion. The procurement stage is currently active, with key deadlines including the tender submission period ending on 5th September 2024 and the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is open to delivery within various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in market research services, particularly those with experience in engaging with disabled communities to contribute to societal inclusion in heritage. Companies with established expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and those with a track record of ethical and equitable engagement with diverse disabled populations, would be well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can not only grow their portfolio and expertise but also play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive strategies within the heritage sector, thus contributing to significant social impact.

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Notice Title

Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender covers a period of research and reporting on the current status of disabled people in heritage - across jobs and careers, volunteering, and participation and visiting. Tenderers should reach out to a wide range of people through focus groups, individual interviews, and other established research methodologies, and record their experiences and views. This should form the basis of qualitative and quantitative evidence that can influence Historic England strategy and action planning on disability inclusion in the sector. Tenderers should have experience in working with disabled people, across the diversity of people this represents, and to work with them in an informed, ethical, equitable manner. As part of the research process, the tenderer should speak to; - Disabled people currently working, volunteering, and visiting / participating in heritage - Disabled people not currently working, volunteering, and visiting / participating in heritage - Disabled people who have left the sector due to their experiences - Disabled students on heritage based courses or those studying disability culture, history, heritage or access - Organisations led by, representing, and working with disabled people Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae696fcd-2f2a-45a3-b15e-0c4a0539502d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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