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title: "001737 - Community Archaeology programme (Land of Lead and Silver)"
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# 001737 - Community Archaeology programme (Land of Lead and Silver)

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d46af193-4734-4f58-ad2d-6a72677e39cc

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## Summary

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for a Community Archaeology programme titled "001737 - Community Archaeology programme (Land of Lead and Silver)" under the National Lottery Heritage funded project. The contract, classified under Archaeological services (CPV code 71351914), involves extensive community engagement including village test pitting projects, archaeological landscape surveys, and various training sessions and events. The procurement process was conducted as an open procedure (below threshold) with a tender period ending on 2nd January 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st February 2025 to 31st October 2027. The successful supplier for this contract is Elder Archaeology CIC, a registered SME and VCSE based in Manchester, with the contract valued at £37,200 GBP.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in archaeological services to engage with a heritage-focused project that offers significant community interaction and public events. Companies that are SMEs or VCSEs, like Elder Archaeology CIC, are particularly well-suited for such projects due to the emphasis on community involvement and volunteer training. This tender underscores the importance of collaboration between businesses and public entities, providing a platform for growth and visibility in the heritage sector while contributing to the local community's historical appreciation and education.

## Notice

This contract is for Community Archaeologist to run a programme of public events and volunteer training as part of the National Lottery Heritage funded 'Land of Lead and Silver project.' There will be five key elements to the contract: * Village test pitting project * Village HiSTORIES * Archaeological landscape survey * Delivery of additional volunteer training, Young Archaeologist Club sessions, and talks for the annual historic environment forum * End of programme report Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering with open-uk.org under reference OPEN2024182 Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge by registering with open-uk.org under reference OPEN2024182

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0456fa-cc29-4c97-83db-54c53fed711a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELDER ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0456fa-cc29-4c97-83db-54c53fed711a
- 27 Nov 2024 at 15:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5a8eec-f200-4b7f-95a4-cfc6ae03be32
- 26 Nov 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5a8eec-f200-4b7f-95a4-cfc6ae03be32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a0456fa-cc29-4c97-83db-54c53fed711a
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5a8eec-f200-4b7f-95a4-cfc6ae03be32
  27th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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