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title: "High Street Tales"
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# High Street Tales

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ff2bc8f-49c8-437d-8e45-f2557951d500

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "High Street Tales" is initiated by Historic England, focusing on research and development services related to cultural projects. This partnership aims to notice and celebrate the everyday magic of high streets through commissioned stories. The tender is currently in the open stage of procurement, with an end date for submissions set for 22nd September 2020. The project budget ranges between £45,000 and £50,000, and the contract period is planned to run from 4th October 2020 to 26th February 2021. The location for project deliveries includes the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and organisations engaged in cultural research, storytelling, and community engagement. Businesses that specialise in arts, heritage projects, or consultancy services in the cultural domain are well-suited to compete in this tender. By collaborating with Historic England, successful bidders can increase their visibility and impact within the cultural sector, also contributing to community development and cultural awareness on a national scale.

## Notice

This Partnership Commission is part of the National Commissioning Programme. Each year Historic England will co-create a cultural project with one or two partner organisations working on national platforms that will raise awareness of the overall High Street HAZ Cultural Programme. For the inaugural Partnership Commission, which is the focus of this brief, Historic England wishes to work with a national partner to commission a set of contemporary High Street Tales, short stories that uncover and celebrate the everyday magic of the high street, from hidden histories and urban legends, to community spirit overcoming challenges. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/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/1624e3bf-565f-40f0-9ddd-1227f5c0f224 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1624e3bf-565f-40f0-9ddd-1227f5c0f224
- 1 Sep 2020 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1624e3bf-565f-40f0-9ddd-1227f5c0f224

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1624e3bf-565f-40f0-9ddd-1227f5c0f224
  10th September 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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