Tender

ITT - National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework - UID 199M

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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09 Jun 2026 at 13:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the "National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework". Located in Swindon, UK, the organisation seeks freelance historians and researchers to produce research reports for the scheme. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8 July 2026, at 09:30 AM. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, and the total value is projected at £75,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for freelance historians and researchers looking to expand their involvement in national historical initiatives. Businesses that specialise in historical research and analysis, particularly those with a forte in producing detailed and accurate research reports, are ideally suited to compete. The framework will accommodate up to ten participants, offering the potential for long-term collaboration through mini competitions, evaluated on a combination of pricing, availability, and methodology. This setup not only allows for diversified business growth but also for fostering expertise in the heritage sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework - UID 199M

Notice Description

We are seeking freelance historians and researchers to join our Framework to produce preliminary and full research reports on candidates nominated for a National Blue Plaque. We are looking to appoint 10 freelance historians / researchers to the framework. Further information on how the framework will work is detailed below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2026
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79315000 - Social research services

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

92312210 - Services provided by authors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 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
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

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