Award

001737 - Community Archaeology programme (Land of Lead and Silver)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Feb 2025 at 10:59

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Nov 2024 at 15:30

Tender Notice
Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for a Community Archaeology programme titled "001737 - Community Archaeology programme (Land of Lead and Silver)" under the National Lottery Heritage funded project. The contract, classified under Archaeological services (CPV code 71351914), involves extensive community engagement including village test pitting projects, archaeological landscape surveys, and various training sessions and events. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 2nd January 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2025 to 31st October 2027. The successful supplier for this contract is Elder Archaeology CIC, a registered SME and VCSE based in Manchester, with the contract valued at £37,200 GBP.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services to engage with a heritage-focused project that offers significant community interaction and public events. Companies that are SMEs or VCSEs, like Elder Archaeology CIC, are particularly well-suited for such projects due to the emphasis on community involvement and volunteer training. This tender underscores the importance of collaboration between businesses and public entities, providing a platform for growth and visibility in the heritage sector while contributing to the local community's historical appreciation and education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

001737 - Community Archaeology programme (Land of Lead and Silver)

Notice Description

This contract is for Community Archaeologist to run a programme of public events and volunteer training as part of the National Lottery Heritage funded 'Land of Lead and Silver project.' There will be five key elements to the contract: * Village test pitting project * Village HiSTORIES * Archaeological landscape survey * Delivery of additional volunteer training, Young Archaeologist Club sessions, and talks for the annual historic environment forum * End of programme report Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering with open-uk.org under reference OPEN2024182 Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering with open-uk.org under reference OPEN2024182

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d46af193-4734-4f58-ad2d-6a72677e39cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0456fa-cc29-4c97-83db-54c53fed711a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELDER ARCHAEOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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