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29 Jun 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England has recently completed a procurement process for the testing of a public-facing version of the radiocarbon database, under the title "DA - Testing of public-facing version of radiocarbon database - UID 255 (2)". The procurement falls under the services category, specifically research services, and was carried out using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The process was conducted in the UK with the contracting phase completed on 29th June 2026, and the contract starting on 1st July 2026, running until the end of March 2029. The entire initiative is anchored in Swindon, highlighted as a key location of operation, aligning with Historic England's headquarters in Swindon, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in research services, particularly those capable of offering testing services for online databases. As the procurement did not involve competition, SMEs with niche expertise in radiocarbon or archaeological data management might find similar future opportunities advantageous. The role was awarded to Betty Publishing, which signifies the potential for smaller businesses with specific competencies to secure such contracts with government entities, thereby fostering business growth and expanding operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DA - Testing of public-facing version of radiocarbon database - UID 255 (2)

Notice Description

Up to four days of testing of the public-facing version of the online Project Radiocarbon Database.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060730-2026
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
29 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
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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

BETTY PUBLISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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