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HSHAZ Programme Evaluation - Impact Insights - UID 139

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Award

13 Jan 2026 at 15:02

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Historic England for the "HSHAZ Programme Evaluation – Impact Insights - UID 139" project has concluded with the award of a contract. The process was managed through an open competition method, specifically below the threshold. Historic England, a public authority under the sub-central government category, headquartered in Swindon, UK, sought to enhance its evaluation of the £95 million High Street Heritage Action Zones programme by commissioning data journalism services. The contract was successfully awarded to genecon, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in London. Key dates include the start of the contract on 12th January 2026 and its completion on 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £6,960 gross, aims to present the programme's data in an engaging way to a wide public audience.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the data journalism and research sectors to showcase their expertise in transforming complex data into accessible and impactful narratives. Companies equipped to handle market research, preservation of historical sites, and social research services can find significant growth potential in projects like this. Organisations experienced in managing research services and developing media content for public engagement will find themselves well-suited to compete for similar contracts, offering a platform to demonstrate innovative approaches in data presentation within the public sector. The successful bidder stands to gain visibility and credibility within heritage-focused initiatives, a key area of investment for Historic England.

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Notice Title

HSHAZ Programme Evaluation - Impact Insights - UID 139

Notice Description

In March 2025, Historic England published its evaluation of the PS95 million High Street Heritage Action Zones (HSHAZ) programme. We have an opportunity to build on this work by commissioning a data journalist to examine existing data and evidence and present it in a way that is engaging and impactful for a wide public audience. This project seeks to test if, and how, data journalism might be applied to the data generated through the HSHAZ programme and its evaluation. For more detailed information please see the attached request for quote.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de1b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002740-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 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
Anna Kirkham
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

GENECON

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