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26 Jun 2026 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England, a central government public authority located in Swindon, UK, has completed a procurement process for research services entitled "DA - Testing of public-facing version of radiocarbon database - UID 255 (1)." The procurement process was a direct method, conducted below the threshold and without competition, as part of the initiative to enhance a public-facing version of the radiocarbon database, developed in collaboration with external partners. The contract, awarded on 8th June 2026 and active from 1st July 2026 until 31st March 2029, is valued at £36,000 (gross) and involves performance in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those with prior involvement in the Project Radiocarbon and familiarity with its aims and methods. The procurement targets SMEs, as demonstrated by the award to Frances Healy, an SME supplier based in Chipping Norton, UK. Businesses positioned in the research sector, possessing expertise in historical databases or scientific research, would benefit from similar future opportunities arising from such collaborations with public authorities.

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Notice Title

DA - Testing of public-facing version of radiocarbon database - UID 255 (1)

Notice Description

An initial stage of testing of the public-facing version of the radiocarbon database (developed as part of AHRC-funded project, Project Radiocarbon, in collaboration with external partners), needs to be carried out by researchers who have already been involved in the project and are familiar with its aims and methods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060526-2026
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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
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

FRANCES HEALY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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