--- title: "Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3f502d03-f2a3-4574-89b3-6853a200e212.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase" is conducted by Historic England, located in Wiltshire, with a scope encompassing market and economic research, specifically focusing on polling and statistics. The project involves a comprehensive period of research on the status of disabled people within the heritage sector covering jobs, careers, volunteering, and visiting. This open procedure tender, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, was published on 5th August 2024 and seeks to gather qualitative and quantitative evidence to influence strategy and action planning for greater disability inclusion. The procurement stage is currently active, with key deadlines including the tender submission period ending on 5th September 2024 and the contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is open to delivery within various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in market research services, particularly those with experience in engaging with disabled communities to contribute to societal inclusion in heritage. Companies with established expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and those with a track record of ethical and equitable engagement with diverse disabled populations, would be well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can not only grow their portfolio and expertise but also play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive strategies within the heritage sector, thus contributing to significant social impact. ## Notice This Invitation to Tender covers a period of research and reporting on the current status of disabled people in heritage - across jobs and careers, volunteering, and participation and visiting. Tenderers should reach out to a wide range of people through focus groups, individual interviews, and other established research methodologies, and record their experiences and views. This should form the basis of qualitative and quantitative evidence that can influence Historic England strategy and action planning on disability inclusion in the sector. Tenderers should have experience in working with disabled people, across the diversity of people this represents, and to work with them in an informed, ethical, equitable manner. As part of the research process, the tenderer should speak to; - Disabled people currently working, volunteering, and visiting / participating in heritage - Disabled people not currently working, volunteering, and visiting / participating in heritage - Disabled people who have left the sector due to their experiences - Disabled students on heritage based courses or those studying disability culture, history, heritage or access - Organisations led by, representing, and working with disabled people Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home in order to express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae696fcd-2f2a-45a3-b15e-0c4a0539502d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae696fcd-2f2a-45a3-b15e-0c4a0539502d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae696fcd-2f2a-45a3-b15e-0c4a0539502d 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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