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title: "Scoping a Listed Building Consent Order for Schools in England to adapt to climate change"
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# Scoping a Listed Building Consent Order for Schools in England to adapt to climate change

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f88430ff-3d23-452d-a9e1-a30342257de9

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## Summary

Historic England Limited has awarded a contract to Alan Baxter to explore the feasibility of a Listed Building Consent Order (LBCO) for schools in England, aimed at adapting to climate change. This research focuses on Victorian and Edwardian board schools across 3-4 local authorities. The procurement process falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV: 73110000) and is valued at £10,000. The invitation to quote was the chosen procurement method. The contractual period is from January 31, 2025, to April 10, 2025, with the project reaching the award stage as of February 5, 2025. The procurement specifically suits small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the work will take place primarily in Swindon, United Kingdom (postal code SN2 2EH).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in historical building restoration, architectural research, and climate adaptation techniques. SMEs with expertise in energy efficiency, sustainability, and conservation will find this project particularly fitting. Participation in this tender could help firms enhance their portfolio, resulting in further opportunities within the government and heritage sectors. By contributing to the adaptation of historic school buildings, businesses can showcase their capabilities in combining traditional preservation with modern, sustainable practices.

## Notice

To help address the climate change challenge, Historic England wishes to explore the feasibility of a potential LBCO for schools. The LBCO will focus on works aimed to mitigate or adapt to the climate crisis. This involves works to improve the energy and carbon efficiency and climate resilience of buildings. A LBCO for listed schools in England could simplify and streamline the process for schools covered by the Order to carry out appropriate works without needing to apply for LBC. This will also make it easier for eligible schools to take advantage of the government and other funding to decarbonise faster and cheaper, while preserving their special interest. MHCLG is the lead government Department responsible for drafting Orders. Historic England's aim is to understand and develop advice on the scope of and potential for a future LBCO, should MHCLG wish to develop one. At this stage, we want to understand the feasibility of an LBCO for schools by analysing an initial sample across 3-4 local authorities, and a specific typology - Victorian and Edwardian board schools. There are over 5,000 listed school buildings in England, a significant part of our historic environment. Historic England believes that these can be successfully refurbished, rather than being lost to educational use altogether. This approach means that the inspiring surroundings offered by historic school buildings are not denied to future generations of students. Retrofitting and refurbishing historic school buildings can be less disruptive and more cost- and time-effective in comparison with the alternatives and can reuse finite resources in the interests of sustainability and value for money. The 1870 Education Act established publicly funded non-denominational state schools, called board schools. These tend to be of a consistent typology which would lend themselves well to scope of this research. School boards used local architects and often developed families of buildings with a particular character resulting in a degree of consistency in their special interest. The designs of E R Robson in London, and of Martin and Chamberlain in Birmingham, for example, are typical and their significance is well understood.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4758c1f9-5d8e-4810-aee8-d79eee4c3b38 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Invitation to Quote |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2025 - 10 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4758c1f9-5d8e-4810-aee8-d79eee4c3b38

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4758c1f9-5d8e-4810-aee8-d79eee4c3b38
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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