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title: "Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support - Archaeology and industrial collections specialist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b99"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-03"
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# Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support - Archaeology and industrial collections specialist

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b99

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Hartlepool Borough Council revolves around the project's requirement for a Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support, specifically focusing on archaeology and industrial collections. This process has reached the award stage and is linked with the Tides of Change project at the Museum of Hartlepool. Conducted through an open, below-threshold competition, this contract valued at £19,500 was awarded to Oxford Archaeology Limited. The project is located in Hartlepool, within the region identified as UKC11, and spans from 1st November 2025 to 1st April 2026. This initiative falls under the services category, with a primary focus on archaeological services and broader cultural services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in conservation management and archaeological services, particularly SMEs. The nature of the project suggests that companies experienced in managing and supporting archaeological and industrial collections will find it especially suitable, thereby enabling businesses in this sector to expand their portfolios and engage in a project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Organisations with capabilities in developing conservation strategies and providing specialist support to cultural heritage projects will be poised to take advantage of future opportunities arising from this revitalization effort within Hartlepool's cultural sector.

## Notice

Project to provide Conservation Management Plan and Conservation Support - Archaeology and industrial collections specialist to assist with the Tides of Change project. OPEN tender opportunity under 20251612 but no submissions received. Awarded under exemption OPEN03112025131354.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070453-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,500 |
| Lots value | £19,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD ARCHAEOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 71351914 - Archaeological services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 13:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070453-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057066-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057065-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070453-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057066-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057065-2025
  16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hartlepool.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org/

## Provenance

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