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title: "Knowing the Heritage Sector"
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# Knowing the Heritage Sector

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52148a33-f860-41bd-b281-e892d0b9ec92

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Historic England, involves a tender titled "Knowing the Heritage Sector," focused on the heritage sector and specifically classified under museum services and preservation of historical sites and buildings. This procurement is currently in the open tender stage, and submissions must be received by 14 August 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 21 August 2020 and conclude on 2 October 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £25,000, with a minimum value of £15,000, and companies interested in participating can find further details on the provided links.

This tender offers significant prospects for businesses engaged in research consultancy and heritage services, particularly those specialising in heritage organisations and related ecosystems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract is designed to foster inclusivity in competition. Firms with expertise in creating databases, conducting sector studies, or providing support to museums and cultural institutions will find this opportunity particularly appealing for business growth in the heritage sector.

## Notice

Research to define a heritage organisation and to model the heritage ecosystem, together with an options study for a database of heritage organisations which may lead to a second stage to create such a database. Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto 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/7ea470c2-331f-45b2-a957-f6d4120031df |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2020 - 2 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2020 at 17:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea470c2-331f-45b2-a957-f6d4120031df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea470c2-331f-45b2-a957-f6d4120031df
  24th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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