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title: "Historic Environment Records Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04703d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
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# Historic Environment Records Contract

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04703d

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## Summary

The Welsh Government has awarded a contract titled "Historic Environment Records Contract" within the archive services industry category. The contract pertains to the compilation and retention of up-to-date historic environment records across Wales. This notice follows the publication of a VEAT notice and is not open to new bids. The procurement falls under services and was conducted through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as it was considered outside the scope of the directive. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Heneb, The Trust for Welsh Archaeology. The contract was signed on 28 October 2024 for a value of £400,000 and involves the delivery location of all Wales, managed from Cardiff, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in archive services, especially those capable of working on large-scale data compilation projects. Companies like Heneb, which have specialised knowledge and existing infrastructure for managing historic records, are well-suited for such contracts. Given the specific legislative requirements and the need for continuity in historic record maintenance, businesses with experience in legal compliance and public service delivery would find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and demonstrating their capability in handling government-endorsed projects. This contract facilitates the growth of businesses by allowing them to showcase their technical expertise and reliability in managing critical public records.

## Notice

Compilation and retention of up to date historic environment records for Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The award notice for Cadw's Historic Environment Records Contract following the publication of a VEAT notice (ref 2024/S 000-018522). The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016 requires the Welsh Ministers to compile and keep up to date a historic environment record (HER) for each local authority in Wales. The only comprehensive coverage of historic environments records in Wales are those maintained by Heneb: The Trust for Welsh Archaeology (formerly the four regional Welsh Archaeological Trusts). The most cost-effective means of discharging this duty on Welsh Ministers is to utilise the existing online facility maintained by Heneb to provide public access to the core information held in the regional HERs. This online access (known as Archwilio) has been adapted to meet the requirements of the legislation. The Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016 was superseded by the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023, which received Royal Assent in May 2023. The provisions of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 came into force in autumn 2024. The Act is consolidation legislation and does not change any existing or impose any new duties or powers for the purpose of this contract. As such, the legal provisions discharged by this contract will be transferred to the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 and will continue beyond the contract implementation date. Additional information: This is an award notice.

### Procurement Information

The voluntary ex ante transparency notice published was intended to provide notice of the Authority's decision to award a contract to Heneb, The Trust for Welsh Archaeology for the retention and maintenance of historic environment records in Wales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036876-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CAERDYDD / CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENEB, THE TRUST FOR WELSH ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92512000 - Archive services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036876-2024
- 14 Jun 2024 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018522-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007

## Provenance

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