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title: "Charnwood Forest Geopark Historical Research Project"
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# Charnwood Forest Geopark Historical Research Project

Buyer: THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f91a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Charnwood Forest Geopark Historical Research Project" was conducted by THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY, a central government public authority located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. This tender pertains to research consultancy services within the industry category, focusing on historical research. The project involves researching two villages in the Charnwood Forest Geopark area and creating historical digests. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 3rd December 2025 to 31st December 2026. The procurement method used was limited, described as a below-threshold limited competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially those proficient in historical research and content creation. Organisations skilled in producing concise, accurate written histories with potential for website display would be ideal candidates. With a contract value of £45,000, the project offers a financial growth opportunity for small to medium enterprises like the Leicestershire Victoria County History Trust, which has been awarded this contract. Engaging in projects of this nature not only enhances a business's portfolio but also strengthens its expertise and standing in the field of historical consultancy.

## Notice

1) Research two villages, that were not covered by Charnwood Roots, namely Thornton and Botcheston in the far south-western corner of Charnwood Forest Geopark. 2) Create short historical digests for each village in Charnwood Forest utilising research already gathered by volunteers and staff during Charnwood Roots. These will be short but accurate written histories providing an overview of each place which can be displayed on the Charnwood Forest Geopark website, and which can be used by partners as a contextual framework into which they can fit their own site-specific stories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084367-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL FOREST COMPANY |
| Locality | SWADLINCOTE |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE12 6BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | North West Leicestershire |
| Electoral ward | Ashby Woulds |
| Westminster constituency | North West Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICESTERSHIRE VICTORIA COUNTY HISTORY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084367-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084367-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leicestershirehistory.co.uk
- http://www.nationalforest.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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