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Notice Title

ITT - Archive Strategic Review (UID 267)

Notice Description

Historic England is undertaking a strategic review of its Archive to ensure it is resilient, sustainable and fit for the future, supporting Historic England's Strategic Plan and the Government's new Vision for Archives led by the National Archives. The aim of this commission is to Ensure the Historic England Archive is an effective, efficient, open and accessible resource, making improvements that strengthen its value and usability for the sector. We are seeking an experienced external partner or consultant to support and help deliver the review, working closely alongside the internal leads until March 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional 6 months if unexpected delays occur outside HE or suppliers control.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fd
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048170-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline: 15 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048170-2026
22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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