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ITT - Inclusive Consultants Framework - UID 173

Historic England

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18 Aug 2026 at 15:12

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06 Aug 2026 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is seeking organisations for an inclusive consultants framework. The framework will provide external consultants with expertise in the barriers faced by marginalised groups, helping Historic England involve affected communities in its programming and address gaps in staff representation without expecting contributors to take on full project responsibilities. The requirement covers management consultancy, human resources consultancy, guidance and counselling, and equal opportunities consultancy services, including work relevant to the heritage sector. Historic England is the buying organisation, based in Swindon, and the framework will support consultancy delivered for its programmes and projects. Up to 20 consultants will be appointed. Successful providers will join an approved list on Historic England’s Intend system, from which individual work packages or call-off contracts will be commissioned.

The procurement has reached tender: Historic England invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-lot, closed framework with up to 20 participants. Work will normally be allocated through call-offs or mini-competitions, with direct awards permitted in certain circumstances. Enquiries had to be submitted by 9 September 2026 at 17:00, and offers by 16 September 2026 at 09:30. The intended award decision date was 30 September 2026, and the framework contract period is 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028. The estimated value is £150,000 excluding VAT and £180,000 including VAT; the lot record shows the same amounts in AED, so bidders should check the applicable currency. Evaluation is price 20%, quality 70% and social value 10%.

This opportunity suits consultancy organisations able to advise on equality, inclusion and the barriers experienced by marginalised groups, particularly those with relevant heritage-sector experience. Bidders will need to show that they understand the framework’s purpose and can deliver suitable consultancy for Historic England. Evidence of previous work, including designs or examples directly related to the heritage sector, is required. Suppliers must explain how they assure the quality of their work and demonstrate an understanding of the limitations and operating context of a UK government arm’s-length body. The evaluation also rewards a credible commitment to environmental benefits, including working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The framework structure may suit organisations seeking repeat call-off opportunities through mini-competitions or permitted direct awards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - Inclusive Consultants Framework - UID 173

Notice Description

Historic England is expanding inclusive programming, but staff diversity does not yet reflect this shift. This means that projects can go ahead without representation from affected groups. We are looking to appoint organisations to a framework to bring in external consultants with expertise in the barriers that marginalised groups face to remedy this lack of representation without expecting contributors to carry full project responsibilities. We are looking to add up to 20 consultants to the framework. Work will be allocated using mini-competitions and in circumstances outlined under the requirements section via direct award.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078612-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 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
Postcode Area
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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