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Drakon Heritage - Project Assurance Officer services in support of the Heritage Protection Commissions 25-27 [PA 23]

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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17 Mar 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has awarded a contract for Project Assurance Officer services in support of the Heritage Protection Commissions 25-27. The procurement process, designated as direct and without competition, falls under the services category and pertains to highly specialised heritage projects. Located in Swindon, the buying organisation is a central government public authority. The contract, awarded to Drakon Heritage and Conservation LLP, is active from 30 July 2025 to 31 July 2027, with a gross value of £70,801.92. The procurement has been completed with key dates including the contract signing on 7 March 2025 and the publication date on 17 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in heritage conservation, especially those with expertise in niche project assurance work. Given the direct procurement method used due to the below-threshold nature of the contract, SMEs with similar specialisations as Drakon Heritage and Conservation LLP may find similar opportunities in future awards from Historic England. The contract offers continuity and stability in a highly specialised sector, highlighting the importance of established expertise and bespoke services in public procurement.

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Notice Title

Drakon Heritage - Project Assurance Officer services in support of the Heritage Protection Commissions 25-27 [PA 23]

Notice Description

Continuation of project assurance work on extremely niche heritage projects awarded under a framework. Drakon are highly specialised in the projects already started and their work is required for continuity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009710-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,001 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

DRAKON HERITAGE AND CONSERVATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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