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title: "Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase - AWARD"
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# Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee0521a8-c36c-4de1-90c1-71eaa66cebcb

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## Summary

Historic England has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Disability Access to Heritage Project - Research Phase," aimed at assessing and enhancing accessibility in the heritage sector. The completed tender, classified under market and economic research, focused on gathering qualitative and quantitative data from disabled individuals across various engagement levels in heritage activities. This open procedure tender had a key end date of 5th September 2024, with the project set to commence on 1st October 2024 and run until 31st March 2025. The project will touch multiple locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the Isle of Man.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in market research and equipped to manage inclusive projects that engage diverse disabled communities. Ideal participants would be small and medium-sized enterprises geared towards social impact and accessibility advancements in the heritage sector. With a substantial contract value of £17,733.69, awarded to Direct Access Consultancy Limited, there is considerable potential for growth and influence for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive and ethical research methodologies. The project signifies a strategic initiative by Historic England to align with broader inclusion and accessibility goals, making it an excellent fit for companies with expertise in these areas.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender covers a period of research and reporting on the current status of disabled people in heritage - across jobs and careers, volunteering, and participation and visiting. Tenderers should reach out to a wide range of people through focus groups, individual interviews, and other established research methodologies, and record their experiences and views. This should form the basis of qualitative and quantitative evidence that can influence Historic England strategy and action planning on disability inclusion in the sector. Tenderers should have experience in working with disabled people, across the diversity of people this represents, and to work with them in an informed, ethical, equitable manner. As part of the research process, the tenderer should speak to; - Disabled people currently working, volunteering, and visiting / participating in heritage - Disabled people not currently working, volunteering, and visiting / participating in heritage - Disabled people who have left the sector due to their experiences - Disabled students on heritage based courses or those studying disability culture, history, heritage or access - Organisations led by, representing, and working with disabled people

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bcc9c0-d2e5-4bb3-8ecf-3b04e9b77d19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,733 |
| 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 | DIRECT ACCESS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bcc9c0-d2e5-4bb3-8ecf-3b04e9b77d19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16bcc9c0-d2e5-4bb3-8ecf-3b04e9b77d19
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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