--- title: "Historic Environment Engagement Project (Midlands)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6e66a6b9-15c3-4351-98e6-c7be4f84d5a5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e66a6b9-15c3-4351-98e6-c7be4f84d5a5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e66a6b9-15c3-4351-98e6-c7be4f84d5a5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e66a6b9-15c3-4351-98e6-c7be4f84d5a5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2021-12-17" --- # Historic Environment Engagement Project (Midlands) Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e66a6b9-15c3-4351-98e6-c7be4f84d5a5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6e66a6b9-15c3-4351-98e6-c7be4f84d5a5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6e66a6b9-15c3-4351-98e6-c7be4f84d5a5.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Historic Environment Engagement Project (Midlands)" is being conducted by Historic England, with a focus on engaging heritage communities in the Midlands region. This open tender for research consultancy services aims to explore models for regional engagement and is currently in the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 31 January 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 February 2022 and conclude by 1 July 2022. Interested suppliers should express their interest through the designated online platform. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy and public relations sectors, especially those with experience in social and market research services. Companies capable of facilitating community engagement, developing effective governance models, or conducting detailed mapping exercises will find this project particularly relevant. The emphasis on an inclusive and effective regional voice for heritage provides a valuable avenue for business growth within the cultural and heritage sectors. ## Notice The Historic England (HE) Midlands team is seeking to commission a piece of work to test new models of regional and local engagement and networking and to answer the question: "how can Historic England best support and facilitate an inclusive, strong and effective regional voice for heritage and communities?". Examples of engagement between heritage (and other bodies) exist at both local and regional level. An example HE has engaged with, and supported, for several years has been though Regional Historic Environment Forums (HEFs). Regional HEFs have been in existence since the early 2000's, but, in many instances, their activity levels and presence has diminished . A review of regional HEFs undertaken during 2019/20 concluded that whilst many HEFs were not as active as they once were, there is still very much a need and appetite for some form of local historic environment network and for mechanisms that can help heritage organisations working at local or regional level to meet, share and develop ideas, and engage effectively with national heritage organisations. It is anticipated there will be two phases to this piece of work. HE is seeking to commission the first phase (this project) and will focus on understanding the need and purpose for a regional network/forum(s), current engagement levels and activities across the region, including a mapping exercise, the aspirations of local groups and organisations (including HE's own role in any forum/network) and examples of sustainable governance models. This project is focused on the HE Midlands area. Based on recommendations and lessons learned from the successful completion of Phase One, a secondary phase may follow that will trial the (re-)establishment of a regional network/forum(s) in the HE Midlands area, and to help inform activity in other HE regions as needed. We expect Phase One to be completed by 1st July 2022. 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/ca64e05e-8781-4171-8d28-50e92c42a7a6 | | 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 | 17 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Jul 2022 | | 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 - 73110000 - Research services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79310000 - Market research services - 79315000 - Social research services - 79416200 - Public relations consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2021 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca64e05e-8781-4171-8d28-50e92c42a7a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca64e05e-8781-4171-8d28-50e92c42a7a6 17th December 2021 - 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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