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Capital Investment Research

HERITAGE FUND

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03 Mar 2026 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Heritage Fund, a central government public authority located in London, has completed the procurement process for the "Capital Investment Research" contract, aimed at assessing the impact of its capital funding. This contract falls under the services category, specifically business and management consultancy. The award phase concluded on 23rd February 2026, with the contract period starting on 9th March 2026 and ending on 31st August 2026. The procurement methodology used was below threshold and involved limited competition, with the tender being classified as complete. Urban foresight Ltd, based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, was awarded the contract valued at £42,047.00 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services related to business and management. The limited competition process points to potential for SMEs to compete effectively, mirroring the successful bid by Urban foresight Ltd. Organisations with expertise in providing insights and research in capital funding impact, particularly those situated or interested in expanding their presence in the United Kingdom, can leverage similar opportunities to grow their business portfolio. The tender process, although completed, highlights growing demand for evidence-based consultancy in public sector funding, catering primarily to companies familiar with operating under the legal frameworks within the UK.

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Notice Title

Capital Investment Research

Notice Description

The Heritage Fund is looking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier to provide a retrospective assessment of our capital funding. We want the appointed supplier to not only focus on the impact of the our capital funding but how we can embed learning from the research. It is expected that evidence and insight generated through the learning and research activities will help inform our future practice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06608e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018800-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,047 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERITAGE FUND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 2YA
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Dowgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

URBAN FORESIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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