DA - 2026 / 2027 Historic England and Creative UK membership renewal - UID 287

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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18 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved in this contract highlights a collaborative effort between Historic England and the Creative Industries Federation. Notably, it pertains to a membership renewal for the 2026/2027 period, identified by the title "DA - 2026 / 2027 Historic England and Creative UK membership renewal - UID 287". This process falls under the services industry category with a focus on membership organisation services. The contracting authority, Historic England, located in Swindon, is a central government public authority. The procurement has already advanced to the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, conducted without competition, as confirmed by the approval of the Executive Team on 11th June 2026. The contract runs from 27th June 2026 to 26th June 2027, with a gross value of £12,000.

This procurement activity offers significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those specialising in membership organisation services. Companies large and small, particularly SMEs that have expertise in managing memberships and providing access to dedicated account management and industry networks, can find such contracts beneficial for growth. Engaging with public authorities like Historic England not only enhances business portfolios but also opens pathways to network and collaborate within industry-specific events. The Creative Industries Federation, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise, is a prime example of a suitable business that successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage with government entities effectively.

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Notice Title

DA - 2026 / 2027 Historic England and Creative UK membership renewal - UID 287

Notice Description

Renewal of one-year membership with access to dedicated Account Manager, Insight, content, industry networks and events. Approved by Exec Team on 11 June 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b834
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057620-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98100000 - Membership organisation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FEDERATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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