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DA - National Blue Plaque Scheme Plaque Production - UID 74 NP 351

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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26 Jun 2026 at 15:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the production of blue plaques has been completed by Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon, UK. The contract titled "DA - National Blue Plaque Scheme Plaque Production - UID 74 NP 351" involves the creation of approximately seven blue plaques annually. The award was granted to Ned Heywood Heritage Ceramics, a supplier located in Chepstow, specialised in design support services and miscellaneous articles. Initiated as a tender on 26th June 2026, the procurement stage progressed to contract award status with the agreement active from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below threshold without competition, aligning with legal guidelines established in the UK legislation reference 2023/54.

This contracting process presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing specialised artisanal services, particularly in the fields of heritage and design. SMEs with the capability to produce handcrafted, high-quality plaques can leverage this opportunity to collaborate with Historic England and potentially expand their client base. Additionally, future prospects might arise as Historic England intends to explore additional suppliers with its partners, providing avenues for businesses aiming to establish a foothold in the heritage sector or those with expertise in bespoke manufacturing services. The contract's geographical relevance covers the entire United Kingdom, thereby offering widespread opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DA - National Blue Plaque Scheme Plaque Production - UID 74 NP 351

Notice Description

Ned Heywood will make c. 7 blue plaques for us per financial year. This includes hand making the plaque and the lettering, firing the plaque and quality control. If a plaque cracks during the firing process he will make another. In financial year 2026 / 2027 we will explore the potential for obtaining a second supplier with London Blue Plaque Scheme colleagues at English Heritage Trust and undertake the relevant Procurement exercises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060521-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

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

CPV Codes

44423000 - Miscellaneous articles

79933000 - Design support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 6-12 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

NED HEYWOOD HERITAGE CERAMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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