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06 Aug 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement opportunity is initiated by Historic England, a public authority under the central government based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "ITT - Inclusive Consultants Framework - UID 173," falls under services in the general management consultancy sector, human resources, and equal opportunities consultancy. This procurement is in the tender stage, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 2nd September 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, aiming to appoint up to 20 consultants to a framework designed to enhance project inclusivity by addressing diversity representation challenges. Notably, the contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in addressing barriers faced by marginalised groups, ensuring diversity and inclusion in projects. Organisations proficient in management and human resource consultancy, especially those with experience in the heritage sector, are well-suited to compete. Successful inclusion in this framework could provide substantial growth opportunities as the framework allows for work allocations via mini-competitions or direct awards. Businesses focusing on delivering high-quality consultancy services while maintaining a commitment to social value, including environmental benefits and working towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, will find this an appealing opportunity to collaborate with Historic England.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de24
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074880-2026
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
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

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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