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ITT - UID 107 NP 386 Historic England Strategic Research Framework

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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03 Oct 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has issued an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a project titled "Historic England Strategic Research Framework." This tender is part of the services industry category, specifically focussing on research and development services and related consultancy. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 23 October 2025, at 09:30 BST. Located in Swindon, UK, this open competition seeks to outline a strategic research vision for the heritage sector, covering a period from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026, with the possibility of a two-month renewal extension. The total budget for this tender is set at £60,000 gross, with a net amount of £50,000 GBP. Potential suppliers can submit their tenders electronically via the designated submission platform.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in research services and consultancy, especially those with experience in heritage and strategic planning. Given the focus on developing a strategic framework for historic environment research, businesses that can demonstrate an alignment with current organisational and government priorities will have a competitive advantage. Companies with the capability to integrate academic agendas and support heritage sector needs are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, encouraging collaboration with Historic England and its partners. This project could serve as a valuable platform for showcasing expertise and expanding influence within the UK's heritage research sector.

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Notice Title

ITT - UID 107 NP 386 Historic England Strategic Research Framework

Notice Description

The aim is to work with one supplier to produce a research vision for the next ten years that builds upon the existing state of knowledge, reflects current organisational and government priorities, supports heritage sector needs and connects with academic agendas. The output will be a new Strategic Research Framework composed of a cluster of externally facing core strategies and internal delivery plans that will direct historic environment research for Historic England, its partners and the wider heritage sector

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a800
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062186-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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