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title: "Archaeological Workforce Implications of Climate Change Focused Infrastructure Projects in England - UID 163 (9574)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea65"
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# Archaeological Workforce Implications of Climate Change Focused Infrastructure Projects in England - UID 163 (9574)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea65

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## Summary

Historic England is inviting tenders for a project titled "Archaeological Workforce Implications of Climate Change Focused Infrastructure Projects in England". The procurement, classified under environmental engineering consultancy services, requires the mapping and analysis of current and planned climate change projects and the corresponding workforce needs. It is at the active tender stage with an open procurement method, below the threshold for open competition. The tender process is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Swindon, with key dates including an enquiry period deadline on 19th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 5th January 2026. The project, valued at £60,000, is set to commence on 1st February 2026 and run until 31st January 2027, with a potential three-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental impact assessments, urban planning, business development consultancy, and design consultancy services. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and strategic insights into the archaeological workforce requirements within the context of climate change projects are well-positioned to benefit. As the project focuses on developing sustainable professional practices and sector planning in line with Historic England's strategic priorities, businesses with expertise in workforce training and development will find this an ideal procurement opportunity to expand their services and gain exposure in the public sector.

## Notice

This project will examine the potential impact that the increasing number of infrastructure projects, focused on reacting to or mitigating for climate change, may have on the archaeological workforce in England. This will be undertaken through 2 stages: Stage 1 will focus on mapping current and planned climate change focused infrastructure projects and identifying the archaeological workforce requirements, roles, and skills needed for engagement with these initiatives; and analysing the potential workforce implications of this. Stage 2 will identify any current and anticipated training provision required for working on such projects; that is not delivered through existing standard archaeological workforce training (e.g. degree courses, apprenticeships) and make recommendations as to where there may be gaps that need to be filled. The project aims to produce a repeatable methodology for approximating workforce need for such projects, a comprehensive report and actionable guidance, directly supporting sector planning and the development of sustainable professional practice in line with Historic England's strategic priorities. For full details please see the attached brief and ITT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077789-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 15:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077789-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077789-2025
  27th November 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

## Provenance

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