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ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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16 Feb 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government public authority, is seeking community research partners to partake in the National Blue Plaques Scheme. This open procurement, titled "ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)", targets organisations capable of conducting research on significant individuals or events in designated regions, specifically the North and East of England. The tender is currently at the active stage and organised into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on the North of England, while Lot 2 is centred on the East of England. The procurement method involves an open competition with electronic submissions allowed. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 9th March 2026 and the tender closing on 13th March 2026. The procurement process aims at awarding contracts with a value estimated at £48,000.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) particularly aligned with research services and social research services. Organisations interested in expanding their reach within either the North or East of England will find this opportunity beneficial as Historic England offers a focused contract period starting on 23rd March 2026 and ending on 31st December 2026. The award criteria emphasise quality, with an 80% weighting in favour of quality considerations over price. Accordingly, businesses dedicated to high-quality research output and regional historical engagement are well-positioned to thrive and contribute to this high-impact community initiative. Potential bidders are encouraged to explore the procurement process on the dedicated procurement system provided by Historic England for additional details and submission requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)

Notice Description

We are looking to recruit two community organisations that will identify and research individuals, groups or events that could be commemorated through the National Blue Plaque Scheme. We are running the procurement in two lots - Lot 1: One organisation will focus research on the North of England (including both North West and North East and Yorkshire Region), Lot 2: An organisation focussing research on the East of England.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - North of England

One organisation will focus research on the North of England (including both North West and North East and Yorkshire Region)

Lot 2 - East of England

An organisation focussing research on the East of England.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013769-2026
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, VCSE
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

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 31 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
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
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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