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Evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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22 Jul 2026 at 10:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is seeking a supplier or consortium to conduct a multi-year evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund, with a focus on value for money and contribution to broader community outcomes. The procurement process, in the Tender stage, is being administered under an open procedure method and falls under the category of services with a specific emphasis on evaluation consultancy services. Interested businesses must submit their proposals electronically by 12:00 on 14th September 2026, with the awarded contract set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2031. The procurement, valued at approximately £414,999.6 GBP, is based in Swindon, UK, and aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in evaluation consultancy to expand their portfolio by partnering with a central government entity. Companies that specialise in delivering robust and insightful evaluative reports, alongside those adept at managing multi-year consulting projects across cultural and public sectors, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Providing actionable insights to agencies such as Historic England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport can forge valuable connections and establish a credible presence in government-related consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289

Notice Description

Historic England is seeking a supplier, or consortium, to deliver a multi-year evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund. The appointed supplier must provide a robust and proportionate evaluation design that assesses implementation, outcomes, contribution and value for money. The evaluation must be designed to produce actionable learning and evidence for Historic England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The evaluation must assess what difference, if any, the Places of Worship Renewal Fund condition and community use of historic places of worship, and the extent to which it contributes to wider place-based outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069099-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,833 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£345,833 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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