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Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "Adapting for energy and carbon efficiency workshops (UID 307)." The procurement process, initiated on 9th July 2026, involves the development and delivery of four online workshops for Historic England staff. This open competition is focused on training services, specifically within the energy efficiency and carbon adaptation sectors. It is located in the United Kingdom and follows a below threshold procurement method. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 3rd August 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 27th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the training services industry, particularly those specialising in energy efficiency and carbon adaptation. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, are encouraged to participate. The workshops, which are open to tender individually, provide a structured platform for businesses to showcase their educational and organisational skills. Historical England's preference for the most economically advantageous tender, with a quality weighting of 65%, signifies a robust chance for businesses that emphasise high-quality content delivery to secure the contract and foster business growth in this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Adapting for energy and carbon efficiency workshops (UID 307)

Notice Description

Historic England is inviting tenders for the development and delivery of 4 online workshops for Historic England staff. These workshops will form part or a programme of training being delivered to support HEAN18 and will cover Adapting for energy and carbon efficiency. For this project, the training has been split into the following training packages which are open to tender individually as lots: * Lot 1 Mini workshop: Other measures including renders * Lot 2 Mini workshop: Insulation * Lot 3 Mini workshop: Windows and doors * Lot 4 Workshop: Interactions of adaptations for energy and carbon efficiency, supported by STBA wheel There is a PS15,000 +VAT budget for the design and delivery of all of the lots together, with a potential PS5,000 budget for future delivery if required.

Lot Information

* Lot 1 Mini workshop: Other measures including renders

Mini workshop: Other measures including renders 1. develop content for the workshops that aligns with the training plan from Historic England. This includes creating the required slides and trainer notes, supporting materials (including, but not limited to, workbooks, worksheets, and pre-session work), and developing detail in the current training plan. 2. deliver the online workshops for HE staff, this includes, but is not limited to, leading the workshops, chairing discussion groups, leading on activities, and creating an inclusive environment for all learners to engage and contribute.

Options: There is a PS15,000 +VAT budget for the design and delivery of all of the lots together, with a potential PS5,000 budget for future delivery if required.

Renewal: Possible extension term of 24 months, this can accommodate potential additional training sessions being agreed under the optional costs.

Mini workshop: Insulation

Mini workshop: Insulation 1. develop content for the workshops that aligns with the training plan from Historic England. This includes creating the required slides and trainer notes, supporting materials (including, but not limited to, workbooks, worksheets, and pre-session work), and developing detail in the current training plan. 2. deliver the online workshops for HE staff, this includes, but is not limited to, leading the workshops, chairing discussion groups, leading on activities, and creating an inclusive environment for all learners to engage and contribute.

Options: There is a PS15,000 +VAT budget for the design and delivery of all of the lots together, with a potential PS5,000 budget for future delivery if required.

Renewal: Possible extension term of 24 months, this can accommodate potential additional training sessions being agreed under the optional costs.

Mini workshop: Windows and doors

Mini workshop: Windows and doors 1. develop content for the workshops that aligns with the training plan from Historic England. This includes creating the required slides and trainer notes, supporting materials (including, but not limited to, workbooks, worksheets, and pre-session work), and developing detail in the current training plan. 2. deliver the online workshops for HE staff, this includes, but is not limited to, leading the workshops, chairing discussion groups, leading on activities, and creating an inclusive environment for all learners to engage and contribute.

Options: There is a PS15,000 +VAT budget for the design and delivery of all of the lots together, with a potential PS5,000 budget for future delivery if required.

Renewal: Possible extension term of 24 months, this can accommodate potential additional training sessions being agreed under the optional costs.

Workshop: Interactions of adaptations for energy and carbon efficiency, supported by STBA wheel

Mini workshop: Interactions of adaptations for energy and carbon efficiency, 1. develop content for the workshops that aligns with the training plan from Historic England. This includes creating the required slides and trainer notes, supporting materials (including, but not limited to, workbooks, worksheets, and pre-session work), and developing detail in the current training plan. 2. deliver the online workshops for HE staff, this includes, but is not limited to, leading the workshops, chairing discussion groups, leading on activities, and creating an inclusive environment for all learners to engage and contribute.

Options: There is a PS15,000 +VAT budget for the design and delivery of all of the lots together, with a potential PS5,000 budget for future delivery if required.

Renewal: Possible extension term of 24 months, this can accommodate potential additional training sessions being agreed under the optional costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c702
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064491-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

80522000 - Training seminars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£19,998 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 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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