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title: "FURTHER COMPETITION RM6309 Lot 3 Salary Benchmarking Tool for Historic England (UID 94) - AWARD"
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# FURTHER COMPETITION RM6309 Lot 3 Salary Benchmarking Tool for Historic England (UID 94) - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10bf7aa0-098e-4390-81cb-27aaa8426624

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## Summary

Historic England has completed the procurement process for a salary benchmarking tool aimed at supporting its reward strategy. This procurement, categorized under systems and technical consultancy services (CPV code 72220000), followed a restricted procedure with the procurement method designated as selective. The tender title was "Further Competition RM6309 Lot 3 Salary Benchmarking Tool for Historic England" and the contract has been awarded to Korn Ferry (UK) Limited, effective from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2029. The award was confirmed on 6th March 2026, with the contract valued at £8,000 GBP. Historic England, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is committed to compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, and the tool will aid in maintaining competitive and equitable pay structures aligned with market trends and legislation. The services are applicable across various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in developing web-based solutions tailored to public sector needs. The contract demands a solution capable of providing accurate salary data, supporting pay equity, and aiding recruitment and retention decisions. While it is not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in salary benchmarking and compliance consultancy would be well-suited to this opportunity. This provides a chance for businesses to forge a robust partnership with Historic England, enhancing their portfolio by delivering a high-impact tool that influences strategic human resource decisions within the public sector.

## Notice

Historic England is a publicly funded organisation dedicated to transparency, value for money, and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. As part of our reward strategy, we are looking for a reliable salary benchmarking solution that helps us maintain competitive and fair pay structures aligned with market trends and public sector standards. We need a web-based tool that will: * Provide accurate, up-to-date salary data specifically for roles found in Historic England * Support pay equity and compliance with UK legislation. * Help us make informed decisions on recruitment, retention, and annual pay reviews.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031f6d60-b3bc-419c-b3fe-c407f31e18e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,000 |
| 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 | KORN FERRY (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031f6d60-b3bc-419c-b3fe-c407f31e18e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/031f6d60-b3bc-419c-b3fe-c407f31e18e7
  6th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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