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Rapid assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra's Landscape Recovery Schemes - UID 206

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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13 Feb 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a public authority under central government, invites tenders for the "Rapid assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra’s Landscape Recovery Schemes - UID 206". This procurement process focuses on the services required to survey key stakeholders involved in ongoing projects that relate to the historic environment. The tender pertains to research services in Swindon, UK and involves an open competition method below the threshold. Prospective suppliers must submit their proposals by 26th February 2026, with enquiries closing on 23rd February 2026. The tender is currently in the active stage.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for research and consultancy businesses specialising in market and economic research. The contractor will undertake surveys and conduct interviews that are crucial for gathering data to support project development related to historic environments. Companies proficient in research services, particularly those with expertise in market and economic research, polling, and statistics could find this tender fitting for their portfolio. The project is slated to begin on 1st March 2026 and conclude by 31st May 2026, providing a concise yet impactful timeframe for collaboration with Historic England, the National Trust, and Defra ALBs.

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Notice Title

Rapid assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra's Landscape Recovery Schemes - UID 206

Notice Description

Assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme. Scope Assessment of historic environment provision and advice in Defra's Landscape Recovery scheme. The requirement The contractor will design and undertake a survey of key stakeholders in current LR projects to understand what activities relating to the historic environment had been undertaken during project development (not limited to: assessments undertaken, specialist advice sought, community engagement undertaken, plans for monitoring developed, and proposals developed for implementation funding). The survey will consider how and to what extent the activities have contributed to the LR project development. The survey will also engage with historic environment providers (contractors and curators) to understand how they have interacted with LR projects. The contractor should also make provision for six follow up interviews with stakeholders/providers identified during the survey. Findings will be collated into a report summarising the experiences and needs of all parties involved in LR, with recommendations for and examples of good practice. Other requirements to be taken into consideration The survey will be developed in conjunction with a steering group of representatives from Historic England, National Trust and Defra ALBs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013607-2026
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
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

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

79310000 - Market research services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 20262 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sarah Tunnicliffe
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

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