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Charnwood Forest Geopark Historical Research Project

THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY

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18 Dec 2025 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Charnwood Forest Geopark Historical Research Project" was conducted by THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY, a central government public authority located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to research consultancy services within the industry category, focusing on historical research. The project involves researching two villages in the Charnwood Forest Geopark area and creating historical digests. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 3rd December 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method used was limited, described as a below-threshold limited competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially those proficient in historical research and content creation. Organisations skilled in producing concise, accurate written histories with potential for website display would be ideal candidates. With a contract value of £45,000, the project offers a financial growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises like the Leicestershire Victoria County History Trust, which has been awarded this contract. Engaging in projects of this nature not only enhances a business's portfolio but also strengthens its expertise and standing in the field of historical consultancy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Charnwood Forest Geopark Historical Research Project

Notice Description

1) Research two villages, that were not covered by Charnwood Roots, namely Thornton and Botcheston in the far south-western corner of Charnwood Forest Geopark. 2) Create short historical digests for each village in Charnwood Forest utilising research already gathered by volunteers and staff during Charnwood Roots. These will be short but accurate written histories providing an overview of each place which can be displayed on the Charnwood Forest Geopark website, and which can be used by partners as a contextual framework into which they can fit their own site-specific stories.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f91a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084367-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@nationalforest.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE12 6BA
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire
Electoral Ward
Ashby Woulds
Westminster Constituency
North West Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICESTERSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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