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title: "Informing the Future of the Past (IFP) 2023"
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# Informing the Future of the Past (IFP) 2023

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64afbdee-25d7-4cc5-9772-c403d162adb2

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Informing the Future of the Past (IFP) 2023" is being carried out by Historic England, a contracting authority based in Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the "Training services" industry category and involves the revision of online guidelines for Historic Environment Records (HERs). The tender period ends on June 2, 2023, while the contract period spans from June 26, 2023, to November 1, 2023.

This tender issued by Historic England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering training services related to environmental and programme services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in this open procedure below the threshold. Interested suppliers should visit the specified website to express interest and download the necessary documentation for engagement in this procurement process.

## Notice

The purpose of this work is to complete the revision of Informing the Future of the Past (IFP). IFP is a set of online guidelines developed to assist those who manage, work in and use Historic Environment Records (HERs). They provide an introduction to the HERs and the services that they provide, set out agreed guidelines for working practices, support the delivery of training information and advice, and provide a guide to all aspects of HER management, working practices, standards, systems and services. 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/1f8029c1-f60b-420d-88b0-ea701afd6ba4 |
| 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 | 19 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80540000 - Environmental training services

## Release History

- 19 May 2023 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8029c1-f60b-420d-88b0-ea701afd6ba4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8029c1-f60b-420d-88b0-ea701afd6ba4
  19th May 2023 - 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

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