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Common Ground Evaluation

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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24 Feb 2026 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, as the buying organisation, has concluded the award of the "Common Ground Evaluation" contract under the industry category of evaluation consultancy services. This process involves assessing the pilot phase of a project aimed at using heritage to combat loneliness in older men, with recommendations for future development. Located in Swindon, the procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 24th January 2026, with a period extending until 26th March 2026. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, reflecting a streamlined approach for services.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in heritage, arts, health, and wellbeing. It offers the opportunity for creative consultancies to engage with central government projects aimed at enhancing community welfare. Helen Shearn Creative Health Consultancy, a fitting example of a well-suited business, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the relevance and opportunity for similar enterprises within this domain to expand their portfolio and foster new collaborations with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Common Ground Evaluation

Notice Description

We require an evaluator to evaluate the pilot phase of our Common Ground project. which seeks to use heritage to tackle loneliness in older men. The evaluation should include recommendations for future development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016600-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2026 - 26 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HELEN SHEARN CREATIVE HEALTH CONSULTANCY (ARTS, HERITAGE, HEALTH & WELLBEING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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