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Inheritance Tax Exemption Programme (UID 195)

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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27 May 2026 at 14:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a public authority under the central government, recently completed a procurement process concerning the Inheritance Tax Exemption Programme. Located in Swindon, UK, this initiative was funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to enhance the management of Inheritance Tax Exemption casework for HM Revenue & Customs. This procurement was awarded through a direct method, owing to the highly specialised nature of the required expertise, without competition as it fell under the below-threshold category. The service contract, valued at £62,400 gross, commenced on 1st May 2026, and continues until 31st May 2027, reflecting a focused need to drive the programme's strategic objectives forward efficiently with minimal delays.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the tax consultancy services sector, specifically those with expertise in managing complex casework for tax exemption. The procurement process signified a crucial need for highly niche skills, making this an ideal opportunity for companies possessing specialised knowledge in heritage protection and Inheritance Tax exemptions. While this particular contract was awarded directly to ensure continuity, similar future opportunities could arise for firms able to demonstrate a strong track record in such specialised fields, positioning them to support public sector initiatives effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inheritance Tax Exemption Programme (UID 195)

Notice Description

Historic England is currently engaged in a DCMS funded programme to reinvigorate our management of Inheritance Tax Exemption casework for HMRC and provide a more strategic direction for it. Inheritance Tax Exemption is an important part of the system of heritage protection. The purchase is for the very specific knowledge skills and experience of the current IHT Casework Manager, to drive the programme forward. We are proceeding with direct award in this case due to the highly specialist area, there are very few people with the skills, knowledge and experience we require for this programme. There would be a substantial time delay and a large impact on the output of the programme while seeking, onboarding and training a replacement. Furthermore, Historic England is currently under long-term recruitment strategy uncertainty which means that we are engaging the services of the current IHT Casework Manager to cover the uncertainty phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 May 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
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

PAYSTREAM ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Further Information

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