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ITT - Archive Strategic Review (UID 267)

Historic England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 14:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

22 May 2026 at 15:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process managed by Historic England, a contract was awarded for the "ITT - Archive Strategic Review (UID 267)." This initiative falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with the buyer located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was open competition, aimed at below-threshold procurement. The tender's completion was finalised on 1st July 2026, with the contract period extending from 6th July 2026 to 31st March 2027, and a possible renewal up to 30th September 2027. This initiative supports Historic England's strategic plan to enhance the archive's resilience and sustainability, aligned with the Government's Vision for Archives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialised in business and management consultancy, particularly those experienced in providing strategic reviews and consultancy services. With Historic England seeking an external partner to collaborate until March 2027, SMEs with expertise in archive management and operational improvements might find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint within the public sector. The award criteria focused on a combination of economic value and quality, offering a balanced opportunity for firms proficient in both cost efficiency and high-quality consultancy work. The successful supplier, National Conservation Service (Conservation Ltd), exemplifies the suitability of SMEs in this competitive procurement environment.

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Notice Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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
£24,913 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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
1
Supplier Name

National Conservation Service (Conservation Ltd)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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