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title: "Windrush Research (NP 305)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05293c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Windrush Research (NP 305)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05293c

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## Summary

Historic England, a central government public authority based in Swindon, has completed the procurement process for a significant project titled "Windrush Research (NP 305)." The project, focusing on the exploration of the Windrush generation's legacy and its impact on the built environment, is active and began on 30th July 2025. The procurement process involved an open competition below the threshold, split into two lots, with Courage Works Ltd awarded the contract for consultancy services. The total contract value is £18,000 gross, and the project is expected to contribute to community programming efforts leading up to the 80th anniversary of the Windrush in 2028. The procurement stage is in the Award phase as of 22nd July 2025, with the contract period running until 30th September 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services within the cultural and community engagement sector, particularly those focusing on diversity, inclusion, and historical research. Companies that have a robust capability in performing in-depth cultural analyses and can engage effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders are best suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as those capable of innovative approaches to programming and policy planning, are encouraged to participate in similar future opportunities, as the process prioritises the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) with a strong focus on quality.

## Notice

Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants or consultancies to undertake one or both parts of a significant research project exploring the legacy of the Windrush generation and its impact on the built environment. This work will contribute to the development of meaningful, community-informed programming in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of Windrush in 2028. This procurement is split into two lots - Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming

### Lot Information

Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities

* Identify gaps and opportunities for further research that furthers this understanding * Perform a PESTEL and SWOT analysis focussing on the built environment, evaluating risks, opportunities, and sector-wide alignment * Create a report encompassing the above including conclusions on the viability of this project and the potential to innovate through this work * Create a Final Report, including: - A summary of existing research and its gaps. - Key findings on the Windrush generation's impact on the built environment. - An assessment of policy and planning frameworks relevant to this topic. - Recommendations for future research and initiatives. - Insights on the viability of this project and potential areas for innovation

Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming

* Assess Historic England's potential role in promoting and supporting participation and learning in this space. * Conduct interviews with up to ten key external stakeholders to understand expectations and aspirations. * Provide a stakeholder list of organisations and individuals to contact at further stages of this work and Perform a Stakeholder Mapping Exercise to categorise key groups based on their influence, interest, and potential role in the programme. * Provide a list of themes and categories that could be explored further with community partners at the next stage of this work * Conduct a Policy and Funding Review and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and possible funding * Create a Final Report, including: - A summary of stakeholder views on the potential for a co-produced programme. - Identification of challenges and opportunities for broadening engagement. - Recommendations on the types of activities that stakeholders felt would most effectively engage priority audiences. - Insights on the viability of this project and opportunities for innovation. - Suggestions for future programming and potential pilot initiatives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041977-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | £15,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| 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 | COURAGE WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 11:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041977-2025
- 29 May 2025 at 16:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028617-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041977-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028617-2025
  29th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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