Notice Information
Notice Title
Assessing the contribution of archaeology to non-heritage science and innovation [NP 335]
Notice Description
Historic England seeks a contractor for a 6-month project (August 2025 - February 2026) to assess archaeology's contribution to non-heritage science and innovation. The project involves identifying up to twenty case studies where archaeological materials have impacted fields like biology, climate science, and health. These must be evidence-based, peer-reviewed, and demonstrate measurable impact. A second component will explore future potential for archaeology in non-heritage sectors. Outputs include a detailed research report, a 5-page summary, and a PowerPoint deck. The contractor should have expertise in archaeology, science, and research analysis, and will collaborate with Historic England throughout the project.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0555d3
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049625-2025
- 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
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
71351914 - Archaeological services
73110000 - Research services
73210000 - Research consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £20,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £20,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £18,312 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 18 Aug 20256 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 25 Jul 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 13 Aug 20256 months ago
- Contract Period
- 17 Sep 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 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
- 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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049625-2025
18th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036080-2025
30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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