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title: "Closed ITT - 2026 Board Effectiveness Review (BER) (UID 201)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067939"
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buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-31"
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# Closed ITT - 2026 Board Effectiveness Review (BER) (UID 201)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067939

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## Summary

Historic England, a central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the Board Effectiveness Review (BER) of its board, as per the tender titled "Closed ITT - 2026 Board Effectiveness Review (BER) (UID 201)". The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically performance review services, and was carried out using a limited competition method. The award stage was active as of 31 March 2026, with the contract signed on the same day for a gross amount of £29,760. The consultancy engagement is scheduled to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2026 in London, United Kingdom, with completion expected in mid-November, followed by an in-person presentation to the Commission on 10 December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancies specialising in governance reviews, strategic assessments, and organisational performance improvement services. Businesses with expertise in conducting board effectiveness reviews and offering insightful analysis would find this procurement a suitable avenue for business growth. Campbell Tickell Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, exemplifying the ideal type and scale of business that could seize such opportunities. Firms focusing on stakeholder engagement, governance evaluation, and impactful consultancy would be positioned well in similar future procurements within this sector.

## Notice

To carry out an external board effectiveness review of Historic England's board (known as the Commission) during 2026. To carry out a BER with the completed report available by mid-November 2026 and then present and discuss that report with Commission in person on 10 December 2026. The successful consultancy will devise its own approach but at a minimum they will include: * a meeting with the Head of Governance (in person or online) before commencing work; * observation at one or more meetings of Commission in person (meetings are held in London) (approximately three hours); * interviews of Commissioners including the Chairman, whether in person or online; * interviews (in person or online) of several senior staff including the Co-CEOs; * a written survey of all Commissioners; * and scrutiny of documents relating to Commission and its work such as terms of reference, minutes etcetera.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029700-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,800 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAMPBELL TICKELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79313000 - Performance review services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 13:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029700-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029700-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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