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Review of geospatial standards and skills in the historic environment sector

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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05 Nov 2021 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Historic England, which is seeking services for a project titled "Review of geospatial standards and skills in the historic environment sector." This opportunity falls within the research and development industry, specifically focusing on consultancy services to improve geospatial heritage information management in England. The tender period is open until 22nd November 2021, with the contract set to commence on 6th December 2021 and running until 25th March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for organisations of all sizes to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and geospatial information services. Companies offering expertise in market research, geographic information systems (GIS), or data management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, creating a chance for innovative solutions and methodologies to be introduced in the historic environment sector.

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Notice Title

Review of geospatial standards and skills in the historic environment sector

Notice Description

The purpose of this work is to carry out a review of geospatial standards and assess geospatial skills and knowledge within the historic environment sector in England, with the overall aim of improving the way in which geospatial heritage information is created, handled and shared. The work will contribute to broader initiatives to streamline workflows and decision-making in the planning system. In the light of this, the emphasis should be on datasets that are, or should be, routinely used in this context, including but not restricted to: Local Authority Historic Environment Record (HER) monument and event records, historic maps, lidar datasets and Historic Landscape Characterisation datasets. Key products will be a geospatial standards knowledge review report, including recommendations on the use of existing standards and the need for any new standards, a geospatial skills and knowledge assessment report, and a three year draft performance support plan. 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-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82dd23b0-a19b-486e-8374-33e30988b6ca
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent)

48000000 - Software package and information systems

64216200 - Electronic information services

64216210 - Value-added information services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79996100 - Records management

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 1-6 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
Emily La Trobe-Bateman
Contact Email
emily.latrobe-bateman@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01793 445050

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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