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title: "DA - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 251M)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068b63"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# DA - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 251M)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068b63

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## Summary

Historic England, a public authority within the central government, has engaged in a procurement process to recruit a community research partner for the National Blue Plaques Scheme, focusing on the regions of North East, Yorkshire, and North West. The contract, identified by UID 251M, aims to identify and research individuals, groups, or events for commemoration. This tender falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically focusing on research services and research consultancy services. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition, as it is below threshold. The contract, valued at £20,000, details a completion period from 13th April 2026 to 31st December 2026, with significant activities having commenced in April 2026.

The awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses in research services and consultancy to engage with Historic England in culturally significant initiatives. Organisations with expertise in historical research, particularly those operating in or near northern regions of England, are well-positioned to contribute meaningfully to this project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and community organisations specialising in cultural and historical consultancy can leverage this partnership to showcase their capabilities and strengthen their portfolio within the public sector. The selected supplier, Pride of Romany CIC, illustrates the potential for community-focused businesses to align interests and grow through collaboration with governmental bodies.

## Notice

The recruitment of a community organisation that can identify and research individuals, groups or events that could be commemorated through the National Blue Plaque Scheme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037941-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## 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 | PRIDE OF ROMANY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 10:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037941-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037941-2026
  27th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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