--- title: "Review of geospatial standards and skills in the historic environment sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2021-11-05" --- # Review of geospatial standards and skills in the historic environment sector Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a37aaa3b-c08c-4322-b878-074627d2cb2d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Historic England, which is seeking services for a project titled "Review of geospatial standards and skills in the historic environment sector." This opportunity falls within the research and development industry, specifically focusing on consultancy services to improve geospatial heritage information management in England. The tender period is open until 22nd November 2021, with the contract set to commence on 6th December 2021 and running until 25th March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, designed for organisations of all sizes to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, consultancy, and geospatial information services. Companies offering expertise in market research, geographic information systems (GIS), or data management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, creating a chance for innovative solutions and methodologies to be introduced in the historic environment sector. ## Notice The purpose of this work is to carry out a review of geospatial standards and assess geospatial skills and knowledge within the historic environment sector in England, with the overall aim of improving the way in which geospatial heritage information is created, handled and shared. The work will contribute to broader initiatives to streamline workflows and decision-making in the planning system. In the light of this, the emphasis should be on datasets that are, or should be, routinely used in this context, including but not restricted to: Local Authority Historic Environment Record (HER) monument and event records, historic maps, lidar datasets and Historic Landscape Characterisation datasets. Key products will be a geospatial standards knowledge review report, including recommendations on the use of existing standards and the need for any new standards, a geospatial skills and knowledge assessment report, and a three year draft performance support plan. 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/82dd23b0-a19b-486e-8374-33e30988b6ca | | 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 | 5 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 25 Mar 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 38221000 - Geographic information systems (GIS or equivalent) - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 64216200 - Electronic information services - 64216210 - Value-added information services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79310000 - Market research services - 79311400 - Economic research services - 79996100 - Records management ## Release History - 5 Nov 2021 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82dd23b0-a19b-486e-8374-33e30988b6ca ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82dd23b0-a19b-486e-8374-33e30988b6ca 5th November 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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