Tender

Visitor study at Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace and Audley End

HISTORIC ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

31 Jul 2024 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has issued a tender titled "Visitor study at Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace and Audley End" under the industry category of surveying services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and aims to collect qualitative data on visitor motivations at these historic sites. The tender is open to submissions until 12th August 2024, with interviews expected to be completed by 7th October 2024. The contract period runs from 19th August 2024 to 18th December 2024. The budget for this project is capped at £15,000, with the evaluation based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in surveying and customer research services. Companies specialising in data collection and face-to-face interviews will find this project particularly suited to their expertise. It offers a strategic chance for growth by partnering with a prestigious organisation like Historic England and showcasing capabilities in executing high-quality qualitative research. Additionally, the open procedure below threshold permits a wide range of qualified businesses, including SMEs, to participate and potentially secure the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Visitor study at Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace and Audley End

Notice Description

1. Historic England invites organisations to submit tenders for undertaking data collection for a qualitative study focused on understanding the motivations behind visitors' choices to visit Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace, and Audley End. The target demographic encompasses visitors to these three historic sites. 2. The primary aim of this study is to gain in-depth insights into the reasons why visitors choose to visit these sites, including their experiences, whether the visit was part of a multi visit, and perceptions of the heritage value of these locations. 3. The length of the survey will be around 15/20 questions. These questions will mostly be close ended, asking demographic, trip information, travel costs and time, site experience. 4. Participating organisations are tasked solely with the execution of the survey interviews. The responsibilities exclude the formulation of the interview and the subsequent analysis of collected data, which will be undertaken by Historic England. 5. Historic England will design the interview guide and then use the data collected to conduct the analysis. 6. The successful bidder will conduct face-to-face interviews aimed at a representative sample of visitors at each of the three sites, aiming to capture detailed qualitative insights into the visitors' motivations and experiences. 7. The face-to-face interviews are expected to have all been conducted by the 7th October, 2024. 8. The budget for this project is capped at ?15,000 excluding VAT for the period of the contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to deliver within this budget, focusing on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. 9. Tenders should be submitted by the 12th of August 2024 by 09.30am with the contract start date on the 19th of August 2024 and the project expected to end by December 18th, 2024. 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274c5285-81d5-42f7-b0d3-ed22ac0863f4
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

79342310 - Customer survey services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Aug 2024 - 18 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Thomas Colwill
Contact Email
thomas.colwill@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07000000000

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911-2024-07-31T10:27:05+01:00",
    "date": "2024-07-31T10:27:05+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "IT-514-326-P/REF 00000326",
        "title": "Visitor study at Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace and Audley End",
        "description": "1. Historic England invites organisations to submit tenders for undertaking data collection for a qualitative study focused on understanding the motivations behind visitors' choices to visit Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace, and Audley End. The target demographic encompasses visitors to these three historic sites. 2. The primary aim of this study is to gain in-depth insights into the reasons why visitors choose to visit these sites, including their experiences, whether the visit was part of a multi visit, and perceptions of the heritage value of these locations. 3. The length of the survey will be around 15/20 questions. These questions will mostly be close ended, asking demographic, trip information, travel costs and time, site experience. 4. Participating organisations are tasked solely with the execution of the survey interviews. The responsibilities exclude the formulation of the interview and the subsequent analysis of collected data, which will be undertaken by Historic England. 5. Historic England will design the interview guide and then use the data collected to conduct the analysis. 6. The successful bidder will conduct face-to-face interviews aimed at a representative sample of visitors at each of the three sites, aiming to capture detailed qualitative insights into the visitors' motivations and experiences. 7. The face-to-face interviews are expected to have all been conducted by the 7th October, 2024. 8. The budget for this project is capped at ?15,000 excluding VAT for the period of the contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to deliver within this budget, focusing on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. 9. Tenders should be submitted by the 12th of August 2024 by 09.30am with the contract start date on the 19th of August 2024 and the project expected to end by December 18th, 2024. 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",
        "datePublished": "2024-07-31T10:27:05+01:00",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71355000",
            "description": "Surveying services"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79311000",
                "description": "Survey services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79311200",
                "description": "Survey conduction services"
            },
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "79342310",
                "description": "Customer survey services"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SN2 2EH"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "British Oversea Territories"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Channel Islands"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Europe"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Isle of Man"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "Rest of the World"
                    },
                    {
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-08-12T09:30:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-08-19T01:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2024-12-18T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274c5285-81d5-42f7-b0d3-ed22ac0863f4",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-31T10:27:05+01:00",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-187017",
            "name": "Historic England",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Historic England"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Firefly Avenue, Swindon",
                "locality": "Wiltshire",
                "postalCode": "SN2 2EH",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Thomas Colwill",
                "email": "Thomas.Colwill@HistoricEngland.org.uk",
                "telephone": "07000000000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-187017",
        "name": "Historic England"
    }
}