--- title: "Informing the Future of the Past (IFP) 2022 - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-286768c9-6b86-44ea-9fd0-10a7aa37df38" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-286768c9-6b86-44ea-9fd0-10a7aa37df38" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-286768c9-6b86-44ea-9fd0-10a7aa37df38.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-286768c9-6b86-44ea-9fd0-10a7aa37df38.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2022-09-15" --- # Informing the Future of the Past (IFP) 2022 - AWARD Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-286768c9-6b86-44ea-9fd0-10a7aa37df38 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-286768c9-6b86-44ea-9fd0-10a7aa37df38) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-286768c9-6b86-44ea-9fd0-10a7aa37df38.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the tender titled "Informing the Future of the Past (IFP) 2022 - AWARD" involves Historic England as the buying organisation in the research services industry category. The tender was awarded to Exegesis Spatial Data Management, with a contract value of £25,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 13th May 2022 and a contract period from 30th May 2022 to 30th November 2022. The consultancy work focuses on updating guidance for Historic Environment Records (HERs) and developing a new digital platform for IFP 2022. This tender presents opportunities for businesses providing research consultancy services, especially those with expertise in data management and heritage preservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on cost-effectiveness and interactive training approaches. Businesses interested in becoming sector partners for IFP 2022 restructuring and digital platform development should engage with Historic England to explore collaboration possibilities. The availability of contract documents on Contracts Finder further facilitates transparency and access to information for interested businesses. ## Notice The purpose of this work is to ensure guidance for Historic Environment Records (HERs) is up-to-date and easily accessible. Current guidance, also referred to as Informing the Future of the Past, is available as an online manual that uses a wiki format and is delivered via the Archaeology Data Service (https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/ifp/). It was published in 2012 and although the original intention was to regularly update sections, this has not taken place. The consultancy work will be based on liaison with the HER community, Heritage Information Partnership (HIPS) team and others to: 1. Develop detailed proposals for restructuring IFP to better align with current audit practices. 2. Carry out research to identify different options for a new digital home for IFP 2022. 3. Secure agreement from sector partners on a new IFP structure and digital platform. 4. Complete a detailed timetable for re-drafting and uploading IFP content to the new digital platform. 5. Draft a restructured IFP that incorporates existing content where appropriate. 6. Draft updates to key sections of IFP. 7. Research the most cost-effective and interactive approaches to training staff responsible for maintaining the HER and, in the light of these findings, develop a training plan in consultation with sector specialists. 8. Develop a sustainable plan to keep IFP up-to-date and establish it as a live suite of resources. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6382e83-43de-435f-83ae-892d096c32f0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 29 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £25,000 | | 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 | EXEGESIS SPATIAL DATA MANAGEMENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2022 at 11:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6382e83-43de-435f-83ae-892d096c32f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6382e83-43de-435f-83ae-892d096c32f0 15th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/ifp/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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