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Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2026 at 10:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is currently in the tender stage of commissioning Phase 4 of its "Knowing the Heritage Sector" programme. This initiative aims to develop a comprehensive catalog of heritage enterprises throughout England, utilising methodologies such as web-scraping, machine learning, and manual review. Located in Swindon, the central government authority invites tenders under an open procedure, with a focus on research and market intelligence services. The procurement process, with a budget of £250,000 excluding VAT, is crucial for constructing a future market intelligence service. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 25th February 2026, a submission deadline on 4th March 2026, and an expected award announcement by 1st April 2026, calling for services starting 27th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, market consultancy, and data analytics, particularly those experienced in the heritage or social sectors. Companies adept in integrating technology with cultural and historical data will find this contract appealing, as the project focuses on accurately compiling and analysing data about heritage enterprises. With a significant portion of the evaluation criteria dedicated to quality (70%), alongside a 30% price weighting, this procurement represents a promising growth opportunity for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the heritage sector. Companies willing to leverage cutting-edge technologies in data sorting and analysis will be well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this innovative heritage initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148

Notice Description

Historic England is commissioning Phase 4 of its "Knowing the Heritage Sector" programme to address the lack of reliable market intelligence about heritage enterprises in England. This phase will deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) comprising an initial catalogue of heritage enterprises, aligned to consistent data structures and standards, and accompanied by three static dashboard design concepts to illustrate potential data presentation formats. The catalogue will draw on multiple data sources and employ methods such as web-scraping and machine learning, supplemented by manual review, to achieve high accuracy and coverage. The project aims to provide the foundation for a future market intelligence service that will enable better decision-making, foster collaboration, and support innovation across the heritage sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064891
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010325-2026
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
Open procedure
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 27 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
Ewolina Gomola
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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