Award

Archaeology Communications and Engagement Support

RESTORATION AND RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD

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11 Jun 2025 at 13:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Archaeology Communications and Engagement Support" has been awarded as part of the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal Programme. The buying organisation is the Restoration And Renewal Delivery Authority Ltd, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement process involved a direct method without competition, classified under the services category, specifically project management consultancy services. The award was made to AFH Communications Ltd, a small and medium enterprise located in Bexhill. The procurement process is at the award and contract stage with the contract signed on 11th June 2025, and it is set to run from 12th June 2025 to 31st October 2025, with a value of £16,666 in net terms.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy, particularly those with expertise in archaeological engagement, to gain involvement in high-profile government projects like the Houses of Parliament's restoration. Given the direct procurement method used in this award, companies looking to engage with this buying authority might focus on establishing strong reputations and relationships prior to tender issues. Small and medium enterprises with capabilities in public-sector consultancy services, especially within cultural or heritage contexts, could significantly benefit from similar tenders to enhance their portfolios and visibility in the government contracting space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeology Communications and Engagement Support

Notice Description

Single Tender Action - Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal Programme Delivery Authority - Archaeology Communications and Engagement Support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031551-2025
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RESTORATION AND RENEWAL DELIVERY AUTHORITY LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@r-r.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFH COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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