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title: "Slough Massing Study: understanding the contribution made by setting to the significance of Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park - AWARD"
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# Slough Massing Study: understanding the contribution made by setting to the significance of Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e628594c-c9ad-453f-894e-e6f0b0fa87bf

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## Summary

Historic England, in partnership with Slough Borough Council, has completed the procurement process for a project titled "Slough Massing Study: understanding the contribution made by setting to the significance of Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park." This study focuses on assessing the impact of large-scale development in Slough on the historic Windsor ensemble. The project is classified under the industry category of Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest, with additional services in preservation and social research. The project will be delivered across regions including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from December 4, 2024, to March 25, 2025.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in historical preservation, architectural research, and social research services. Alan Baxter Limited, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the kind of expertise required for such a contract. Companies involved in these fields can expand their portfolio and gain recognition by contributing to projects that influence urban planning and preservation of heritage sites. This project demands businesses that can provide detailed analytical studies and support sustainable development, making it an excellent growth opportunity for firms with a strong background in heritage conservation and urban planning consultancy.

## Notice

Slough town centre lies roughly 3km north of Windsor Castle (Grade I Listed), England's largest castle. Windsor Castle has become fixed in the popular consciousness as an exemplar of how a medieval Castle should look. Much of Windsor Great Park is lower than the Castle, and in views from these areas the Castle is silhouetted against the sky. In contrast, when viewed from a ridge of land to the south of the Castle, the Castle is seen against the backdrop of the Chilterns with Slough in between. Windsor Castle and the Great Park are of the highest significance as one of England's most important historic ensembles. There is increasing interest in and pressure from large-scale development proposals in Slough, which have the potential individually and cumulatively to harm the significance of the Windsor ensemble through development in its setting. Decision-making is made harder by a lack of detailed analysis of the contribution made by setting to the significance of the Windsor ensemble. This project commissioned by Historic England, working in partnership with Slough Borough Council, will inform decision-making on planning applications and support the preparation of a new local plan, helping Slough to meet its needs for residential and employment development in a manner that respects the setting and significance of the Windsor ensemble.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f932c082-5d9e-4319-af2f-9fb1de0f3ba0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2024 - 25 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,500 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALAN BAXTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92522000 - Preservation services of historical sites and buildings
- 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:58 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f932c082-5d9e-4319-af2f-9fb1de0f3ba0
- 20 Dec 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f932c082-5d9e-4319-af2f-9fb1de0f3ba0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f932c082-5d9e-4319-af2f-9fb1de0f3ba0
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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