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Heritage Carbon Reduction Training Framework (NP 278)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 14:49

Tender

09 May 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Historic England, revolved around the Heritage Carbon Reduction Training Framework (NP 278), aimed at assisting heritage organisations in achieving Net Zero goals. The contracting authority, Historic England, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, completed the contract with a framework agreement method that included four trainers over two years. The procurement method followed an open, below-threshold competition, focusing on training services within the environmental sector. This project covered a contract period from 14th July 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £90,000 gross. The tender process was announced on 9th May 2025, with the tender period concluding on 10th June 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental training and those interested in fostering sustainable solutions within the heritage sector. The framework aids large-scale enterprises with expertise in training services to secure a position in delivering impactful solutions across the UK's heritage sites. Companies like Spenbeck Ltd and Sustainable X, amongst others, have already benefited from this procurement cycle, demonstrating the opportunity for further growth and engagement for businesses with similar capabilities and a focus on sustainability practices.

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Notice Title

Heritage Carbon Reduction Training Framework (NP 278)

Notice Description

Historic England has a commitment to supporting heritage organisations on their journeys to Net Zero. To support this initiative, Historic England wishes to roll out Carbon Reduction Training to organisations in the heritage sector. The training includes two different courses: Heritage Carbon Bookkeeping and Heritage Carbon Reduction Planning. Historic England seeks to create a framework, that we anticipate will include 4 trainers for the delivery of this training over a two-year period. Courses will be spread equally across trainers on the framework based on availability and discussion via email.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05103e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037956-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80540000 - Environmental training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
5
Supplier Names

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & PLACES

LFCP

PS:PLANET

SPENBECK

SUSTAINABLE X

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