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title: "Belief in the North East Project - Community Archaeology Consultant"
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# Belief in the North East Project - Community Archaeology Consultant

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09118abb-9699-4fe0-b5c7-4977ffa1ef80

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Belief in the North East Project - Community Archaeology Consultant" is being conducted by Durham University, located in Durham, England. This project falls under the industry category of archaeological services and is currently in the planning stage, with a tender published on 5th August 2019. Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are due by 16th August 2019, and the project contract period is scheduled to start on 6th September 2019 and last until 6th October 2021. The procurement method is a single tender action, indicating a direct approach to sourcing a service provided under the specified threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in archaeological services. Companies with expertise in community engagement, archaeological research, and educational workshops would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to contribute to a meaningful community project while potentially enhancing their portfolio and capabilities in heritage management and public archaeology.

## Notice

Belief in the North East is an exciting new community archaeology project being carried out by the Department of Archaeology, Durham University with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Over two years, the Department will work with members of the public from across the NE of England to explore, research and understand the religious heritage of the region from an archaeological perspective. The project will include a series of fieldwork projects, surveys of particularly monument types, as well as training opportunities, workshops and dayschools. Further information and the oppertunity to register your Expression of Interest can be found via the below link. http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6801 Once your Expression of Interest (EOI) is registered an invitation to our online tender will be emailed across to the email address stated in your EOI. Additional information: To register your Expression of Interest please follow the below link http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6801

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d26605-17df-44c5-a335-85e58d5b08d7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2019 - 6 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2019 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d26605-17df-44c5-a335-85e58d5b08d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19d26605-17df-44c5-a335-85e58d5b08d7
  5th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21f422fe-c1be-452e-8bb5-6275c46027aa
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/534941f5-bc5f-4765-aa7c-c8c46ba0d163
  Activity Plan
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6801
  Expression of Interest

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dur.ac.uk/procurement/

## Provenance

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