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Overcoming Barriers to Town Centre Housing Conversion - UID 115 NP392

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:50

Tender

17 Oct 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a sub-central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has successfully completed the award stage of their procurement process initiated for the project titled "Overcoming Barriers to Town Centre Housing Conversion - UID 115 NP392". The project, involving services in the research and development sector, aims to unlock town centre spaces for residential use by conducting a national review complemented by a local deep-dive case study. The procurement was conducted via an open competition method, with the contract awarded to Iceni Projects Limited. The contract, valued at £28,260, was signed on 5th December 2025 and is set to be active until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in market research, economic studies, and consultancy services to expand their portfolio by participating in groundbreaking initiatives designed to influence national and local policymaking. Companies with expertise in stakeholder engagement and technical feasibility assessments are well-positioned to contribute innovative solutions for town centre conversions, potentially leading to further projects with public authorities. The procurement emphasised open competition, providing an equal arena for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to showcase their capabilities and influence the development of community-enhancing infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Overcoming Barriers to Town Centre Housing Conversion - UID 115 NP392

Notice Description

This project will deliver a national review supported by a local deep-dive case study aimed at unlocking town centre spaces for residential use in England. The study will consider conversions not only of upper floors above shops but also of town centre ground-floor retail and hospitality units (including pubs and small hotels). It combines lessons learned from recent experience with technical feasibility appraisal, financial modelling, stakeholder engagement and a place-based case study to produce actionable ideas for testing in a subsequent project. The eventual intention, of which this study is the first part, is to provide information and inspiration to national and local government policy-makers, investors, developers, landlords and community bodies. For more information please see section 1.3 of the ITT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084484-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Andy Brown
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

ICENI PROJECTS

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