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title: "Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148 - AWARD"
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# Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4 - catalogue of heritage enterprises in England - UID 148 - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5628411b-1c8a-4c4e-9ab7-3830e2c7a39c

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Knowing the Heritage Sector Phase 4" has been carried out by Historic England, headquartered in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This project aims to establish a comprehensive catalogue of heritage enterprises in England. Classified under industry categories like research consultancy and market research services, it extends to various locations, including the British Oversea Territories and the Channel Islands. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and this award stage was finalised on 24th July 2026 with an active contract period from 24th July 2026 to 7th June 2027. The total contract value amounts to £229,617.50 with The Audience Agency being selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and market analysis, particularly those with expertise in data collection, analysis technologies, such as web-scraping and machine learning. Although it specifically targets the heritage sector, the demand for robust data solutions could appeal to a variety of consultancy and tech firms capable of delivering high-accuracy catalogue services. Companies with innovative approaches to data presentation and market intelligence are well-positioned to benefit from collaborations and networking prospects within the heritage industry.

## Notice

Historic England is commissioning Phase 4 of its "Knowing the Heritage Sector" programme to address the lack of reliable market intelligence about heritage enterprises in England. This phase will deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) comprising an initial catalogue of heritage enterprises, aligned to consistent data structures and standards, and accompanied by three static dashboard design concepts to illustrate potential data presentation formats. The catalogue will draw on multiple data sources and employ methods such as web-scraping and machine learning, supplemented by manual review, to achieve high accuracy and coverage. The project aims to provide the foundation for a future market intelligence service that will enable better decision-making, foster collaboration, and support innovation across the heritage sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03c5aa0-2185-48fc-ab14-6a80b6e5ac01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jul 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,617 |
| 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 | THE AUDIENCE AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 16:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03c5aa0-2185-48fc-ab14-6a80b6e5ac01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a03c5aa0-2185-48fc-ab14-6a80b6e5ac01
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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