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UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places

HISTORIC ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 14:51

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a public authority functioning under sub-central government in the UK, has completed a procurement process titled "UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places," located in Swindon, United Kingdom (region UKK14). The process, conducted through an open competition below the threshold, was aimed at creating and signposting resources to support community engagement with historic places. Key dates include the submission deadline on 1st December 2025 and contract activity starting from 15th December 2025 to 27th March 2026. Courage Works Ltd, a small to medium enterprise, has been awarded the contract for this initiative, valued at £17,000 with gross amount considerations reaching £20,400 in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement, heritage management, and resource development. Companies with expertise in creating databases, conducting research, and providing consultancy services, particularly those prioritising cultural heritage and community development, will find this procurement especially advantageous. The scope for signposting existing sector resources adds an innovative edge, encouraging firms to leverage their existing portfolios to benefit community assets. Businesses focusing on similar service offerings can follow this model to expand their operations by targeting similar upcoming tenders. The initiative promised a high-quality score emphasis with price contributing to 15% of the award criteria, suggesting a strong opportunity for businesses focused on excellence in service delivery.

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Notice Title

UID 121 Tools and Resources for Community Engagement in Places

Notice Description

This requirement is for creating and signposting a coherent set of resources aimed at community audiences supporting volunteers, local delivery bodies, and communities in understanding, caring for and managing their local historic places. The products are divided into four groups: * Group 1 - Resources which help volunteers to collect condition data about heritage assets * Group 2 - Resources for delivery bodies to help them recruit, train and manage volunteers working on heritage projects * Group 3 - Advice and planning tools for communities wishing to base events/activities around heritage in their area deliver positive social outcomes for local people. * Group 4 - Resources to support fundraising for community projects * Group 5 (OUT OF SCOPE OF THIS PROCUREMENT) - Resources to help volunteers and communities engage with local planning authorities Historic England is aware that resources exist across the cultural sector which may address the needs of communities under some of these groups. Where appropriate resources already exist contractors should ensure that they are signposted in this new suite and appropriately credited. Historic England does not wish to create new resources where adequate resources are already available and can be signposted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddd8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084486-2025
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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 27 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
Charlotte Garrett
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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