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Evaluation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund - UID290

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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22 Jul 2026 at 11:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Evaluation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund - UID290," falls under the services industry category, specifically providing evaluation consultancy services. This open procedure invites potential suppliers to assess and report on the effectiveness and value for money of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline of 14th September 2026. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically and in English. The contract period is set to run from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those experienced in assessing large-scale funding programmes. Companies that can deliver comprehensive evaluations focusing on impact, efficiency, and community benefits are well-suited to compete. With a total estimated contract value of £364,999, this tender presents significant business growth potential. The focus on heritage and culture aligns well with organisations that have expertise in these areas and who wish to expand their portfolio by connecting with high-profile clients like Historic England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evaluation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund - UID290

Notice Description

Historic England is seeking a supplier, or consortium, to deliver a multi-year evaluation of the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund. The appointed supplier must provide a robust and proportionate evaluation that assesses relevance, outcomes, contribution and value for money, while producing actionable learning for Historic England, Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the public. The evaluation must assess what difference the Fund makes to the condition, resilience, reuse and community value of supported assets and the extent to which it contributes to wider place-based outcomes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069138-2026
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
£304,167 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£304,167 £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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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