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Historic England Specialist Illustration Framework (UID 198)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Historic England Specialist Illustration Framework (UID 198)" is being conducted by Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender focuses on services in the graphic design and artistic sector, specifically related to archaeological and architectural illustrations. The tender stage is active, with an open procurement method and below threshold competition, inviting interested suppliers to engage via their e-procurement portal. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 14th May 2026, and the tender period closing on 20th May 2026, with contracts commencing on 1st August 2026. The process allows for a maximum of seven participants, and has a budget of £90,000 (gross) for the primary lot, with provisions for possible renewals.

This tender provides a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in graphic design and artistic services, particularly those with experience in technical and academic illustration work. Suppliers on the framework are invited to submit responses to potential projects through mini competitions, opening avenues for substantial business growth. Companies adept at delivering high-quality artistic services, such as visualisations and reconstruction artwork, would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on quality scoring criteria. Engaging in this framework agreement could enable businesses to establish a recurrent partnership with Historic England, leveraging their expertise in artistic services to secure consistent, specialized work.

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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/036695-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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