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Scoping an SAV appraisal of Historic England - UID 181M

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:32

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Historic England, a public authority in the UK sub-central government, pertains to the "Scoping an SAV Appraisal of Historic England - UID 181M". This contract, valued at £20,000 excluding VAT, falls under the services category with a focus on research and development consultancy. The tender process concluded successfully with ChamberlainWalker Economics Ltd being awarded the contract, which commenced on 2 February 2026 and is slated for completion by 31 March 2026. The procurement followed an open competition under a below-threshold method, highlighting its competitive nature. The primary location for the service delivery is Swindon, UK.

This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy and strategic analysis. Companies with expertise in conducting robust evaluations, assessing data readiness, and consulting stakeholders would find this contract beneficial. SMEs, particularly those involved in market research services, would align well with such opportunities due to the sector's demand for cost-effective and high-quality deliverables. Engaging in this contract exemplifies a pathway for these businesses to showcase their competencies and potentially expand their client base within public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Scoping an SAV appraisal of Historic England - UID 181M

Notice Description

Historic England seeks a supplier to deliver a rapid (two-month) scoping study to shape an independent Strategic Added Value (SAV) appraisal ahead of the 2027-28 Spending Review. The study will review existing evidence, assess data readiness, identify gaps, consult stakeholders, and propose a costed evaluation design. Its purpose is to ensure that any SAV appraisal starting in 2026-27 is credible, proportionate, and aligned with government expectations. The contract value is PS20,000 (ex VAT), and completion is required by 31 March 2026. For more information please see the attached ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f76b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010598-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 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
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

CHAMBERLAINWALKER ECONOMICS

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