--- title: "Roots in Time Archaeology - Community Excavation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-def8718f-7173-4f2d-8936-59d705eabb9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-def8718f-7173-4f2d-8936-59d705eabb9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-def8718f-7173-4f2d-8936-59d705eabb9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-def8718f-7173-4f2d-8936-59d705eabb9c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-26" --- # Roots in Time Archaeology - Community Excavation Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-def8718f-7173-4f2d-8936-59d705eabb9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-def8718f-7173-4f2d-8936-59d705eabb9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-def8718f-7173-4f2d-8936-59d705eabb9c.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking a contractor for the "Roots in Time Archaeology - Community Excavation" project, following successful funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. This initiative aims to explore the heritage of a new public open space and woodland in Norton, Evesham. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 12 June 2022. The project, classified under excavation work at archaeological sites, will commence on 1 August 2022 and run until 31 August 2023. The contract value ranges from £30,000 to £40,000, and the procurement follows an open procedure, emphasising cost, quality, and social value in its evaluation criteria. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in archaeological services, community engagement, and environmental development sectors to expand their portfolios. Companies experienced in delivering community-focused projects, particularly those qualified under the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists’ standards, would benefit from competing for this contract. Engaging with local communities and using innovative archaeological techniques will be essential for successful bids, as the project aims not only to uncover historical artefacts but also to enhance public involvement and appreciation of local heritage. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council has successfully obtained funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for Roots in Time (RiT) - A project to explore the heritage of a new public open space and woodland at Norton, Evesham. A key part of the project is a community excavation to be held in late summer of 2022. The Council are looking for a contractor to deliver the excavation and post-excavation work, involving local people and groups. The archaeological project must be carried out in line with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists Standard and Guidance for Archaeological Excavations. The works as set out in the specification will be a programme of hands-on archaeological investigations, events engaging local communities will run for 18 months, with onsite activities primarily taking place in late summer 2022 followed by a winter of post-excavation analysis with community involvement. Weighting - Cost 60% - Quality 30% - Social Value - 10% It is on this basis that we invite suitable contractors to provide a full turn-key project compliant quotation, to deliver this project within set time scales. All tender documents must be uploaded to the portal by the due date as late returns will not be accepted. To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Worcestershire County Council's e-procurement portal at: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire Tenders and supporting documents shall be in English and any contract subsequently entered in to shall be subject to English Law . Please note that the Supplier is responsible for obtaining all information necessary for the preparation of the tender submission. All cost, expenses and liabilities incurred by the Supplier in connection with the preparation of their submission, the Form of Tender and Pricing Schedule shall be borne by the Supplier. Please see tender documents and submit your return and associated documents by the due date. Worcestershire County Council reserve the right not to award a contract in full or in part. Form of Contract: NEC3 - Engineering and Construction Short Contract (ECSC) appended with an Archaeological Project Design (PD) or Written Scheme of Investigation (WSI) Additional information: To register your interest or to download all tender documents please visit the Worcestershire County Council e-procurement portal at: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e29ec56f-289c-4082-b419-7e91eac3e335 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 26 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites - 45112710 - Landscaping work for green areas - 45221210 - Covered or partially-covered excavations - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 85322000 - Community action programme - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 26 May 2022 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e29ec56f-289c-4082-b419-7e91eac3e335 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e29ec56f-289c-4082-b419-7e91eac3e335 26th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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