--- title: "PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UKRI" published: "2026-03-20" --- # PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey Buyer: UKRI Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4.json) ## Summary UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the "RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey", focusing on understanding the workforce dynamics within the heritage and conservation science sector. The awarded contract follows an open procurement process and was completed on 7th March 2026. The Institute of Conservation has been selected as the supplier to undertake this initiative. The study seeks to offer insights into the sector's current workforce composition and address labour market challenges. The procurement was facilitated by UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS), acting as the procuring entity. This project, aligned with the legislation UKPGA 2023/54, holds a budget cap of £100,000 excluding VAT and spans from 11th March 2026 to 28th February 2027. This could provide a valuable opportunity for SMEs engaged in market research and consultancy services, considering the expertise required to analyse workforce capacity and capability within conservation science. Businesses with competencies in heritage-related research and consultancy are ideally positioned to compete for similar tenders, as the procurement method indicated a below-threshold open competition, fostering accessibility to smaller enterprises. The tender aimed to gather evidence to further understand evolving workforce dynamics, presenting prospective bidders a chance to deliver impactful analysis contributing to ongoing sector sustainability. Participating companies can leverage the findings to expand their portfolio and reinforce their presence in the heritage and conservation science domain. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement RICHeS seeks to gather evidence to better understand the heritage and conservation science workforce, the sector's composition, and the current labour market challenges and opportunities. This study should assess the current capacity and capability of the workforce. For the purpose of this report, capacity is defined as the current size of the workforce and the scale of its ability to conduct heritage and conservation science activities. Capability is defined as the combination of processes, tools, skills and behaviours of the workforce in relation to its ability to undertake and complete heritage and conservation science activities. The survey should complement existing workforce analyses to further our understanding of ends over time and promote a sustainable methodology, which ensures its value to future research in this area. The proposed budget is no more than PS100,000 excluding VAT. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2458. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 2 Week optional extension with no extra budget available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025700-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £94,148 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UKRI | | Additional buyers | UKSBS | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79310000 - Market research services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2026 at 11:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025700-2026 - 12 Jan 2026 at 14:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002325-2026 - 8 Jan 2026 at 09:15 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001272-2026 - 8 Jan 2026 at 09:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001271-2026 - 7 Jan 2026 at 10:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000954-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025700-2026 20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002325-2026 12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001272-2026 8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001271-2026 8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000954-2026 7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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