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Closed ITT - 2026 Board Effectiveness Review (BER) (UID 201)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2026 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the Board Effectiveness Review (BER) of its board, as per the tender titled "Closed ITT - 2026 Board Effectiveness Review (BER) (UID 201)". The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically performance review services, and was carried out using a limited competition method. The award stage was active as of 31 March 2026, with the contract signed on the same day for a gross amount of £29,760. The consultancy engagement is scheduled to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2026 in London, United Kingdom, with completion expected in mid-November, followed by an in-person presentation to the Commission on 10 December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in governance reviews, strategic assessments, and organisational performance improvement services. Businesses with expertise in conducting board effectiveness reviews and offering insightful analysis would find this procurement a suitable avenue for business growth. Campbell Tickell Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the ideal type and scale of business that could seize such opportunities. Firms focusing on stakeholder engagement, governance evaluation, and impactful consultancy would be positioned well in similar future procurements within this sector.

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Notice Title

Closed ITT - 2026 Board Effectiveness Review (BER) (UID 201)

Notice Description

To carry out an external board effectiveness review of Historic England's board (known as the Commission) during 2026. To carry out a BER with the completed report available by mid-November 2026 and then present and discuss that report with Commission in person on 10 December 2026. The successful consultancy will devise its own approach but at a minimum they will include: * a meeting with the Head of Governance (in person or online) before commencing work; * observation at one or more meetings of Commission in person (meetings are held in London) (approximately three hours); * interviews of Commissioners including the Chairman, whether in person or online; * interviews (in person or online) of several senior staff including the Co-CEOs; * a written survey of all Commissioners; * and scrutiny of documents relating to Commission and its work such as terms of reference, minutes etcetera.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067939
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029700-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79313000 - Performance review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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

CAMPBELL TICKELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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