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Capital Investment Research

HERITAGE FUND

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Heritage Fund, a central government public authority, has concluded the procurement process for its "Capital Investment Research" project, targeting the heritage sector. Situated in London, UK, the Heritage Fund sought consultancy services to study and report on the impact of its investments in large capital projects. The procurement, involving a limited competition method below the threshold, has reached the award stage, with Urban Foresight Ltd, a Newcastle Upon Tyne-based SME, selected as the supplier. Significant dates include the contract signing on 6 March 2026 and the commencement on 9 March 2026, with a conclusion set for 30 September 2026.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for consultancy firms with expertise in business and management services, particularly those that excel in analysing and enhancing organisational sustainability within the heritage sector. Urban Foresight Ltd is well-positioned to compete in such ventures, being an SME with the capability to communicate the sustained benefits of investment in cultural projects. Companies of similar scale and expertise would be apt contenders in future opportunities, which demand skills in market analysis, financial strategy development, and stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Capital Investment Research

Notice Description

The successful bidder will undertake research and produce a report that contextualises and communicates the impact of the Heritage Fund's investment in large capital projects in the heritage sector. The research will look at a sample of up to 25 projects to understand: *The longer-term impact of our investment on a range of projects and the grantee organisations *The role our investment played in supporting longer-term organisational sustainability and resilience including but not exclusively the following: oRevenue generation oFundraising oIncreasing financial reserves oGovernance oCapacity and skills oAudience or membership development and diversification oImproving strategies/plans and supporting systems and processes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066657
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021334-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,047 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

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