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National Retrofit Hub sponsorship

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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19 Mar 2025 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "National Retrofit Hub sponsorship," was conducted by Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on buildings of historical or architectural interest and museum preservation services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to the Sustainable Development Foundation based in London. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027, with a gross value of £12,000. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations in the retrofit, construction, and historical preservation sectors. Businesses involved in museum services, preservation of historical sites, or those with expertise in architectural conservation would find this tender highly relevant. The Sustainable Development Foundation, an SME, has successfully secured this opportunity, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to compete and thrive in such specialised projects. Companies with a focus on sustainable development and retrofitting would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

National Retrofit Hub sponsorship

Notice Description

Historic England support for the work of the National Retrofit Hub, a non-profit organisation that brings together all those involved in the retrofit sector to share their expertise and work together to enable a National Retrofit Strategy to be delivered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef36
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010211-2025
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

45 - Construction work

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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