Notice Information
Notice Title
Windrush Research (NP 305)
Notice Description
Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants or consultancies to undertake one or both parts of a significant research project exploring the legacy of the Windrush generation and its impact on the built environment. This work will contribute to the development of meaningful, community-informed programming in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of Windrush in 2028. This procurement is split into two lots - Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming
Lot Information
Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities
* Identify gaps and opportunities for further research that furthers this understanding * Perform a PESTEL and SWOT analysis focussing on the built environment, evaluating risks, opportunities, and sector-wide alignment * Create a report encompassing the above including conclusions on the viability of this project and the potential to innovate through this work * Create a Final Report, including: - A summary of existing research and its gaps. - Key findings on the Windrush generation's impact on the built environment. - An assessment of policy and planning frameworks relevant to this topic. - Recommendations for future research and initiatives. - Insights on the viability of this project and potential areas for innovation
Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming* Assess Historic England's potential role in promoting and supporting participation and learning in this space. * Conduct interviews with up to ten key external stakeholders to understand expectations and aspirations. * Provide a stakeholder list of organisations and individuals to contact at further stages of this work and Perform a Stakeholder Mapping Exercise to categorise key groups based on their influence, interest, and potential role in the programme. * Provide a list of themes and categories that could be explored further with community partners at the next stage of this work * Conduct a Policy and Funding Review and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and possible funding * Create a Final Report, including: - A summary of stakeholder views on the potential for a co-produced programme. - Identification of challenges and opportunities for broadening engagement. - Recommendations on the types of activities that stakeholders felt would most effectively engage priority audiences. - Insights on the viability of this project and opportunities for innovation. - Suggestions for future programming and potential pilot initiatives.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05293c
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041977-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- 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
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
-
- CPV Codes
73110000 - Research services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £15,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £15,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £15,000 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 22 Jul 20257 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 23 Jun 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 8 Jul 20257 months ago
- Contract Period
- 14 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Active, Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- HISTORIC ENGLAND
- Contact Name
- Ellen Harrison
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041977-2025
22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028617-2025
29th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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