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Archaeological Development Management Advice and Historic Environment Record Management Services

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Award

22 Apr 2026 at 13:13

Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bath & North East Somerset Council involves a contract titled "Archaeological Development Management Advice and Historic Environment Record Management Services," focusing on archaeological services. The buying organisation is located in Bath, UK, with the procurement falling under the category of services in the sub-central government sector. The procurement follows an open procedure, and the initial tender closed on 25th March 2026, with all submissions required electronically in English. The contract is already in the award stage, with the potential start date of the service contract on 1st June 2026, and it may extend to 2031 through mutual agreement. The contract value stands above the threshold with a gross amount of GBP 357,423.82, set to finalize pending award status, offering a standstill period concluding on 2nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in archaeological services, particularly those capable of providing expert advice to local planning authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to bid, as indicated by the procurement method's suitability criteria. The contract includes maintaining the Historic Environment Record, enabling developers, academic researchers, and the public to access vital historical data online. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality and cost-effective archaeological solutions stand a strong chance in this competitive tender. With the prospect of extension and recurring opportunities, this tender offers a stable long-term engagement, wherein businesses can collaborate closely with Bath & North East Somerset Council to influence heritage management and development planning.

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Notice Title

Archaeological Development Management Advice and Historic Environment Record Management Services

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of specialist archaeological advice to the local planning authority, taking account the policy objectives of the Council under relevant legislation. Also, for the maintenance of the authority's Historic Environment Record to standards laid down by Historic England, making its contents available online for use by the planning authority, external agencies, developers, academic researchers and the wider public.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 year extension available by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036633-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£297,853 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-03-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH WEST HERITAGE TRUST

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