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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Historic England, titled "RFQ - Heritage Counts, Social research - UID 266," falls under the services industry category. This procurement involves market research services with a primary focus on developing a literature review for Heritage Counts. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 8th July 2026. The contract commenced on 6th July 2026 and is expected to conclude by 30th November 2026. It was conducted through a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, and has been awarded to Elizabeth Bennett.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, especially those focusing on heritage and social research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in literature review development, data analysis, and stakeholder liaison would be well-suited to undertake similar projects. The tasks include preparing publications, aligning with frameworks like the ONS Wellbeing framework, and facilitating surveys, presenting diverse opportunities for growth and collaboration with central government entities like Historic England.

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Notice Title

RFQ - Heritage Counts, Social research - UID 266

Notice Description

1. Develop a literature review for Heritage Counts, heritage and society refresh, using existing Heritage Counts evidence and the social impact framework evidence base and themes from the CHC Framework and ONS Wellbeing framework. 2. Adopt the literature review for publication via Heritage Counts using current approach - A short summary of method and key findings of each study - Academic referencing 3. Prepare the text for web publication in liaison with Historic England content teams including accessibility requirements 4. Prepare a list of monitoring and measurement metrics and indicators for each theme similarly to the ONS wellbeing index indicators 5. Liaise (online) with internal stakeholders (the social and economic research and evaluation teams; partnership teams; regional teams) and external stakeholders (Primarily the Heritage Counts editorial board and Historic Environment Forum) 6. Technical support for 2/3 ongoing surveys including the Visitor Attraction survey and the Local Authority skills survey. 7. Present the final findings internally and externally (online)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c667
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79310000 - Market research 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
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 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
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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

ELIZABETH BENNETT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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