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DA - Which funder for what Places of Worship - UID 238

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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09 Jun 2026 at 15:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process was conducted by Historic England, a central government authority based in Swindon, UK. The contract, titled "DA - Which funder for what Places of Worship - UID 238," falls within the services industry category, specifically research services. The procurement was for a guidance document to assist Places of Worship volunteers in identifying appropriate funders for repair and adaptation projects. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, meaning it was awarded without competition. The key dates for this tender included a completion date for the basic guidance document by mid-April 2026, with a full detailed note by mid-May 2026. The final contract was active from 13 April 2026 to 30 June 2026, with the award notice published on 9 June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research services and consultancy related to grant funding and heritage projects. GOOD FAITH SOLUTIONS LTD, an SME based in Littlehampton, successfully secured this contract, reflecting the potential for businesses with expertise in developing detailed guidance and analysis in niche markets like heritage renovation funding. Companies that can provide tailored consultancy services with a focus on the public and heritage sector would find such tenders appealing for expanding their business reach and establishing credibility within government procurement networks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA - Which funder for what Places of Worship - UID 238

Notice Description

Guidance for Places of Worship (POW) volunteers to help them identify appropriate funders for specific elements of repair and adaptation projects. This need has been prompted by the announcement of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) primarily offering capital funding for repairs from April 2026. 1. by mid-April, a basic document is made available which identifies POW funders (i.e. what they will and won't fund, the range of grants available, contact details etc) 2. by mid-May (when PWRF applicants whose expressions of interest will not be taken forward into full applications will be notified) a more detailed guidance note is available to support further fund-raising, in the form of a decision-tree that helps POW volunteers navigate the POW funding sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b11a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054422-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOOD FAITH SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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