ITT - Value realisation through adaptive reuse of historic buildings - UID 285

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Tender

23 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has initiated an open procurement process for a project titled "ITT - Value realisation through adaptive reuse of historic buildings - UID 285". This research consultancy service aims to develop an evidence base to assess how value can be realised by repurposing historic buildings in England. The tender is currently active with a tender period ending on 12th August 2026, and all inquiries must be submitted by 7th August 2026. The project is valued at £25,000 and involves services such as research consultancy, market research, and preservation services in the historic buildings sector. The contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 18th December 2026, with the work location being England, primarily managed from Historic England's Swindon office.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research consultancy, market analysis, and services related to heritage or preservation. Companies specialising in adaptive reuse or with experience in working with historical structures will find this project an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise and potentially influence future investment and funding decisions. The procurement method being an open competition at a below-threshold level makes it a viable prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises aiming to grow their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

ITT - Value realisation through adaptive reuse of historic buildings - UID 285

Notice Description

The purpose of the study is to develop the evidence base and assess how value may be realised through adaptive reuse of historic buildings in England. The study will examine the factors that support successful outcomes and delivery across different property types, market conditions and locations. The study will bring this information to life through analysis of a range of case studies. The output will inform investment decisions, business cases and potential funding solutions that enable the successful adaptive reuse of historic buildings. It will help to raise awareness, improve understanding and build market confidence in the opportunity in adaptive reuse of historic buildings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bacc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058835-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311000 - Survey services

79315000 - Social research services

92522200 - Preservation services of historical buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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