--- title: "Visitor study at Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace and Audley End" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND" published: "2024-07-31" --- # Visitor study at Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace and Audley End Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac5253cc-9c68-4b36-80fb-c5b718650911.json) ## Summary Historic England has issued a tender titled "Visitor study at Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace and Audley End" under the industry category of surveying services. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and aims to collect qualitative data on visitor motivations at these historic sites. The tender is open to submissions until 12th August 2024, with interviews expected to be completed by 7th October 2024. The contract period runs from 19th August 2024 to 18th December 2024. The budget for this project is capped at £15,000, with the evaluation based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in surveying and customer research services. Companies specialising in data collection and face-to-face interviews will find this project particularly suited to their expertise. It offers a strategic chance for growth by partnering with a prestigious organisation like Historic England and showcasing capabilities in executing high-quality qualitative research. Additionally, the open procedure below threshold permits a wide range of qualified businesses, including SMEs, to participate and potentially secure the contract. ## Notice 1. Historic England invites organisations to submit tenders for undertaking data collection for a qualitative study focused on understanding the motivations behind visitors' choices to visit Whitby Abbey, Eltham Palace, and Audley End. The target demographic encompasses visitors to these three historic sites. 2. The primary aim of this study is to gain in-depth insights into the reasons why visitors choose to visit these sites, including their experiences, whether the visit was part of a multi visit, and perceptions of the heritage value of these locations. 3. The length of the survey will be around 15/20 questions. These questions will mostly be close ended, asking demographic, trip information, travel costs and time, site experience. 4. Participating organisations are tasked solely with the execution of the survey interviews. The responsibilities exclude the formulation of the interview and the subsequent analysis of collected data, which will be undertaken by Historic England. 5. Historic England will design the interview guide and then use the data collected to conduct the analysis. 6. The successful bidder will conduct face-to-face interviews aimed at a representative sample of visitors at each of the three sites, aiming to capture detailed qualitative insights into the visitors' motivations and experiences. 7. The face-to-face interviews are expected to have all been conducted by the 7th October, 2024. 8. The budget for this project is capped at ?15,000 excluding VAT for the period of the contract. Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to deliver within this budget, focusing on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria. 9. Tenders should be submitted by the 12th of August 2024 by 09.30am with the contract start date on the 19th of August 2024 and the project expected to end by December 18th, 2024. 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/274c5285-81d5-42f7-b0d3-ed22ac0863f4 | | 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 | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Aug 2024 - 18 Dec 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311000 - Survey services - 79311200 - Survey conduction services - 79342310 - Customer survey services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2024 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274c5285-81d5-42f7-b0d3-ed22ac0863f4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274c5285-81d5-42f7-b0d3-ed22ac0863f4 31st July 2024 - 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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