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ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355

Historic England

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01 Oct 2026 at 15:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is seeking an independent learning and evaluation partner for its Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. The work covers a programme-wide evaluation of the grants’ reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, including understanding of neighbourhood heritage, connections to place, and confidence to share views and take part in local heritage decisions. The partner will analyse evidence across funded projects and carry out deeper qualitative research and case studies, with ongoing learning to inform future grant design and investment. The commission also includes co-producing and delivering training, mentoring and peer learning for grant recipients on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy, and creating reusable resources, tools and guidance. This is research and evaluation consultancy work for Historic England; the delivery location is not stated.

Historic England invited offers through an open competition for a single lot. The process reached tender, with electronic submission permitted. Questions were due by 21 October 2026 at 17:00, and bids by 26 October 2026 at 09:30. The planned contract period runs from 16 November 2026 to 11 August 2028, with a possible two-month renewal extending the period to 11 October 2028. The estimated value is £66,665 excluding VAT (£79,998 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 80% for quality and 20% for price. The commission is below the relevant procurement threshold.

This opportunity suits research, evaluation and learning consultancies able to combine programme-wide evidence analysis with qualitative research, case studies and practical learning for grant recipients. Suppliers should be equipped to assess reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, and to translate findings into useful insights for future grant design and investment decisions. The capacity-building element calls for the ability to co-design and deliver training, mentoring and peer learning on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy, as well as to produce reusable tools and guidance. Providers with experience working with grant-funded projects and community or heritage participants may find the subject matter relevant. The work combines analytical delivery with hands-on support across a multi-year programme.

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Notice Title

ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355

Notice Description

Historic England (HE) is seeking to appoint an independent learning and evaluation partner to undertake a programme-wide evaluation of the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. The evaluation will assess programme reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, including contributions to greater understanding of neighbourhood heritage, stronger connections to place, and increased confidence to express views and participate in conversations and decisions about local heritage and place. The commission will combine analysis of evidence from all funded projects with deeper qualitative research, case studies and ongoing learning to inform future grant programme development and investment decisions. In addition to delivering the evaluation, the appointed contractor will co-produce and deliver a capacity building programme of training, mentoring and peer learning for grant recipients focused on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy. Through this programme the appointed contractor will create reusable resources, tools and guidance materials to support future grant programmes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077ed6
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092943-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,665 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,665 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2026 - 11 Aug 2028 1-2 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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