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Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148 - AWARD

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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24 Jul 2026 at 16:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4" has been carried out by Historic England, headquartered in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This project aims to establish a comprehensive catalogue of heritage enterprises in England. Classified under industry categories like research consultancy and market research services, it extends to various locations, including the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and this award stage was finalised on 24th July 2026 with an active contract period from 24th July 2026 to 7th June 2027. The total contract value amounts to £229,617.50 with The Audience Agency being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and market analysis, particularly those with expertise in data collection, analysis technologies, such as web-scraping and machine learning. Although it specifically targets the heritage sector, the demand for robust data solutions could appeal to a variety of consultancy and tech firms capable of delivering high-accuracy catalogue services. Companies with innovative approaches to data presentation and market intelligence are well-positioned to benefit from collaborations and networking prospects within the heritage industry.

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Notice Title

Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148 - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England is commissioning Phase 4 of its "Knowing the Heritage Sector" programme to address the lack of reliable market intelligence about heritage enterprises in England. This phase will deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) comprising an initial catalogue of heritage enterprises, aligned to consistent data structures and standards, and accompanied by three static dashboard design concepts to illustrate potential data presentation formats. The catalogue will draw on multiple data sources and employ methods such as web-scraping and machine learning, supplemented by manual review, to achieve high accuracy and coverage. The project aims to provide the foundation for a future market intelligence service that will enable better decision-making, foster collaboration, and support innovation across the heritage sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03c5aa0-2185-48fc-ab14-6a80b6e5ac01
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
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

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

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£229,617 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 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

THE AUDIENCE AGENCY

Further Information

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