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title: "Roots in Time Archaeology - Community Excavation - AWARD"
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# Roots in Time Archaeology - Community Excavation - AWARD

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34787952-122e-41e8-b3bf-714c296a9cd4

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Roots in Time Archaeology - Community Excavation" project awarded by Worcestershire County Council. The project is classified under the industry category of excavation work at archaeological sites, with activities scheduled to take place in Norton, Evesham, United Kingdom. The contract period is set from 1st August 2022 to 31st August 2023, following the tender period that concluded on 12th June 2022. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, where all interested contractors were invited to submit compliant quotations based on the specified requirements and evaluation criteria: cost (60%), quality (30%), and social value (10%).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in archaeology, construction, and community engagement services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in delivering hands-on archaeological investigations and facilitating community participation would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the scope allows for innovative and community-focused projects that align with public heritage initiatives.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council has successfully obtained funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for Roots in Time (RiT) - A project to explore the heritage of a new public open space and woodland at Norton, Evesham. A key part of the project is a community excavation to be held in late summer of 2022. The Council are looking for a contractor to deliver the excavation and post-excavation work, involving local people and groups. The archaeological project must be carried out in line with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Excavations. The works as set out in the specification will be a programme of hands-on archaeological investigations, events engaging local communities will run for 18 months, with onsite activities primarily taking place in late summer 2022 followed by a winter of post-excavation analysis with community involvement. Weighting - Cost 60% - Quality 30% - Social Value - 10% It is on this basis that we invite suitable contractors to provide a full turn-key project compliant quotation, to deliver this project within set time scales. All tender documents must be uploaded to the portal by the due date as late returns will not be accepted. To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Worcestershire County Council's e-procurement portal at: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire Tenders and supporting documents shall be in English and any contract subsequently entered in to shall be subject to English Law . Please note that the Supplier is responsible for obtaining all information necessary for the preparation of the tender submission. All cost, expenses and liabilities incurred by the Supplier in connection with the preparation of their submission, the Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule shall be borne by the Supplier. Please see tender documents and submit your return and associated documents by the due date. Worcestershire County Council reserve the right not to award a contract in full or in part. Form of Contract: NEC3 - Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) appended with an Archaeological Project Design (PD) or Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74935c2d-ef7b-4760-9757-95dad4dcc866 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,150 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, WORCESTERSHIRE ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites
- 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas
- 45221210 - Covered or partially-covered excavations
- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74935c2d-ef7b-4760-9757-95dad4dcc866

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74935c2d-ef7b-4760-9757-95dad4dcc866
  1st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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