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Historic England Specialist Illustration Framework (UID 198)

Historic England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Jul 2026 at 15:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Historic England Specialist Illustration Framework" was initiated by Historic England, a public authority under central government based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This framework focuses on providing specialist illustration services, including archaeological and architectural drawings and reconstruction artwork. The process has reached the award stage, with contracts starting on 1st August 2026 and potentially extending till 1st August 2029. The procurement method used was below threshold, open competition, and it follows the legal guidelines outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54. Key frameworks agreements are in place, with a contractual period initially set for one year, with possible extensions of 1+1 year.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in graphic design services, artistic services, and related fields, creating a conducive environment for growth and new client acquisition. Particularly, companies with expertise in visual arts and technical illustration for public, academic, and sector-specific audiences are well-suited to participate. The framework allows current and potential suppliers to engage through mini competitions, enhancing competitive opportunities and fostering a dynamic service provision environment. This setup is advantageous for businesses seeking to expand their portfolios by collaborating closely with a reputable national institution like Historic England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Historic England Specialist Illustration Framework (UID 198)

Notice Description

This framework will be used to maintain a core set of suppliers for specialist illustration work for archaeological and architectural drawings, specialist diagrams, plans and sections, reconstruction artwork, and visualisations for technical, academic, sector and public audiences. Any potential projects for the framework will be advertised to the suppliers on the framework, for response through mini competition before the work is awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066389-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

79822500 - Graphic design services

92312000 - Artistic services

92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists

92312250 - Services provided by individual artists

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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
7
Supplier Names

CFA Archaeology Ltd

Cotswold Archaeology

MSDS Marine Ltd

Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA)

Oxford Archaeology

Pighill

Wessex Archaeology

Further Information

Notice Documents

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