---
title: "Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa35"
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# Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa35

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## Summary

This procurement process involves a tender from Historic England, a sub-central government public authority, headquartered in Swindon, UK. The tender is titled "Commission to develop a methodology for understanding Local Authority Historic Environment Staffing and Skills Challenges - UID 161". The industry categories include research services, research consultancy services, and market research services. Suppliers should note that the procurement method is an open competition, classified as below threshold. The procurement is currently active with key deadlines, including the tender submission deadline on 23rd January 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The contract is for a period starting on 9th February 2026 and can be renewed by one month if needed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and consultancy services related to historic environment staffing and skills. It is well-suited for businesses with expertise in navigating changes in local government and planning reforms that have a strong capability in conducting impactful research and providing strategic insights. With a strong emphasis on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, businesses with comprehensive methodologies and proven success in similar projects will be highly competitive. Interested firms should consider leveraging this opportunity to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with Historic England in addressing staffing and skills challenges within local authorities.

## Notice

Historic England (HE) is seeking consultancy support to develop a fresh approach to collecting meaningful intelligence on local authority historic environment services, which will help HE and external audiences to understand the impact of periods of change such as planning reform and local government re-organisation and inform the development of Historic England capacity building activities. For more information please see ITT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended by 1 month from 30/04/26 - 31/05/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084839-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,700 |
| Lots value | £16,700 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084839-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084839-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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