--- title: "Evaluation of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63dc1c2c-2688-4fe0-ba90-66b793d1be4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63dc1c2c-2688-4fe0-ba90-66b793d1be4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63dc1c2c-2688-4fe0-ba90-66b793d1be4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63dc1c2c-2688-4fe0-ba90-66b793d1be4d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2022-12-02" --- # Evaluation of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones Programme Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63dc1c2c-2688-4fe0-ba90-66b793d1be4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-63dc1c2c-2688-4fe0-ba90-66b793d1be4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-63dc1c2c-2688-4fe0-ba90-66b793d1be4d.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Historic England, has initiated a tender process for the evaluation of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones Programme. This opportunity falls under the research and development services category and is open to businesses interested in social, economic, and environmental evaluation within the specified procurement locations. The tender deadline for submissions is 18th January 2023, with the contract period set to start on 1st March 2023 and end on 30th November 2024. This tender by Historic England presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and development consultancy services, market research, economic research, and related areas to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply for this open procedure tender, which aims to assess the impact of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones Programme using various evaluation methodologies. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute their expertise to inform the understanding of heritage, regeneration, and community development efforts. ## Notice 9. Historic England (HE) is seeking to appoint an experienced team of evaluators to understand the impact of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HSHAZ) programme. This evaluation will use a range of appropriate theory-based and quasi-experimental evaluation methodologies combined with social, economic and environmental research techniques to establish robust evidence of the HSHAZ's impact. 10. We are looking for a comprehensive evaluation that includes process, impact and value for money elements. We want the evaluators to draw on an existing theory of change, monitoring and evaluation framework and data as well as collect, generate, review and analyse new data. We want the evaluators to situate all findings within the changing local and national contexts that have occurred during the life of the programme. 11. This evaluation would suit a multi-disciplined team with experience leading evaluations of complex programmes and who can draw on expertise in social, economic and environmental evaluation and research related to place-making, heritage, culture, communities, local growth and regeneration. 12. As part of the response to this invitation to tender we want you to submit: o A comprehensive evaluation design that demonstrates: i. how you understand the HSHAZ programme ii. how you plan to answer our questions and generate the high-quality evidence we need (e.g. evaluation framework, proposed methodologies, quality assurance processes, ethics and data safeguarding strategy etc.) o Proposed project management approach and plan for delivering this evaluation (including a full risk register) o Evidence about why your team have the expertise to carry out this evaluation (e.g. short bios or CVs) 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/a3ac3879-12ae-43fd-8cfb-5a6f9640f5f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79315000 - Social research services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2022 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ac3879-12ae-43fd-8cfb-5a6f9640f5f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ac3879-12ae-43fd-8cfb-5a6f9640f5f7 2nd December 2022 - 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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