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title: "Windrush Research (NP 305) - AWARD"
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# Windrush Research (NP 305) - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0826f98e-6e40-4bf8-bd07-30fab5c1712d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Historic England for the contract titled "Windrush Research (NP 305) - AWARD" has reached the award stage. This process falls under the industry category of equal opportunities consultancy services with additional classifications emphasising research and consultancy services. The contract is valued at £15,000 and was awarded to Courage Works Ltd. The project focuses on researching the legacy of the Windrush generation and its influence on the built environment, coinciding with the lead-up to the Windrush 80th anniversary in 2028. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the active award of the contract was published on 11th July 2025, following the tender period that concluded on 23rd June 2025. The contract period extends from 14th July 2025 to 30th September 2025, involving delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. Historic England’s office is located in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender offers significant opportunities for research consultancy businesses, especially those specialising in equal opportunities and cultural heritage. Companies with expertise in exploring socio-cultural impacts and with capabilities in robust stakeholder engagement and community-informed programming will find this project well-aligned with their services. The research project's emphasis on exploring historical legacies provides businesses with the potential to showcase innovative research methodologies and contribute meaningful insights into a nationally commemorated anniversary. Suppliers positioned to offer strategic consultancy services and possessing a proven track record in similar past projects would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, aiding their growth in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants or consultancies to undertake one or both parts of a significant research project exploring the legacy of the Windrush generation and its impact on the built environment. This work will contribute to the development of meaningful, community-informed programming in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of Windrush in 2028. This procurement is split into two lots - Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe30ad-9cf2-4a2f-9aaf-77e35469c0c9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COURAGE WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe30ad-9cf2-4a2f-9aaf-77e35469c0c9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cfe30ad-9cf2-4a2f-9aaf-77e35469c0c9
  11th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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