Tender

Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 12:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves a tender from Historic England, a sub-central government public authority, headquartered in Swindon, UK. The tender is titled "Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161". The industry categories include research services, research consultancy services, and market research services. Suppliers should note that the procurement method is an open competition, classified as below threshold. The procurement is currently active with key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline on 23rd January 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The contract is for a period starting on 9th February 2026 and can be renewed by one month if needed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and consultancy services related to historic environment staffing and skills. It is well-suited for businesses with expertise in navigating changes in local government and planning reforms that have a strong capability in conducting impactful research and providing strategic insights. With a strong emphasis on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, businesses with comprehensive methodologies and proven success in similar projects will be highly competitive. Interested firms should consider leveraging this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with Historic England in addressing staffing and skills challenges within local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161

Notice Description

Historic England (HE) is seeking consultancy support to develop a fresh approach to collecting meaningful intelligence on local authority historic environment services, which will help HE and external audiences to understand the impact of periods of change such as planning reform and local government re-organisation and inform the development of Historic England capacity building activities. For more information please see ITT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended by 1 month from 30/04/26 - 31/05/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa35
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084839-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
£16,700 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Rachel Prosser
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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