Tender

PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

UKRI

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invites tenders for the RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey, which aims to enhance understanding of the heritage and conservation science workforce. This opportunity is open to businesses providing market research services, identified under CPV code 79310000. Located in Swindon, UK, with UK Shared Business Services as the procuring entity, the procurement is currently in the tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 11:00 on 4th February 2026. Essential to note, submissions must be made through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. The contract, which carries an estimated value of £100,000 excluding VAT, will commence on 11th March 2026, with a potential extension to January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in market research, particularly those capable of evaluating workforce capacities and capabilities in heritage and conservation science sectors. This open competition procurement method is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in workforce analysis and data-driven insights. Additionally, the potential for renewal and the scope for contributing to a sustainable research methodology make this tender an attractive prospect for consultants and firms looking to expand their offerings in public sector research and analysis.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement RICHeS seeks to gather evidence to better understand the heritage and conservation science workforce, the sector's composition, and the current labour market challenges and opportunities. This study should assess the current capacity and capability of the workforce. For the purpose of this report, capacity is defined as the current size of the workforce and the scale of its ability to conduct heritage and conservation science activities. Capability is defined as the combination of processes, tools, skills and behaviours of the workforce in relation to its ability to undertake and complete heritage and conservation science activities. The survey should complement existing workforce analyses to further our understanding of ends over time and promote a sustainable methodology, which ensures its value to future research in this area. The proposed budget is no more than PS100,000 excluding VAT. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2458.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 Week optional extension with no extra budget available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002325-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 28 Dec 2026 6-12 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
UKRI
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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