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Windrush Research (NP 305)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 11:31

Tender

29 May 2025 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for a significant project titled "Windrush Research (NP 305)." The project, focusing on the exploration of the Windrush generation's legacy and its impact on the built environment, is active and began on 30th July 2025. The procurement process involved an open competition below the threshold, split into two lots, with Courage Works Ltd awarded the contract for consultancy services. The total contract value is £18,000 gross, and the project is expected to contribute to community programming efforts leading up to the 80th anniversary of the Windrush in 2028. The procurement stage is in the Award phase as of 22nd July 2025, with the contract period running until 30th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the cultural and community engagement sector, particularly those focusing on diversity, inclusion, and historical research. Companies that have a robust capability in performing in-depth cultural analyses and can engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders are best suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as those capable of innovative approaches to programming and policy planning, are encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities, as the process prioritises the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) with a strong focus on quality.

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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.

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COURAGE WORKS

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