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title: "ITT - Archive Strategic Review (UID 267)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fd"
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# ITT - Archive Strategic Review (UID 267)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1fd

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process managed by Historic England, a contract was awarded for the "ITT - Archive Strategic Review (UID 267)." This initiative falls under the business and management consultancy services category, with the buyer located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was open competition, aimed at below-threshold procurement. The tender's completion was finalised on 1st July 2026, with the contract period extending from 6th July 2026 to 31st March 2027, and a possible renewal up to 30th September 2027. This initiative supports Historic England's strategic plan to enhance the archive's resilience and sustainability, aligned with the Government's Vision for Archives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth to businesses specialised in business and management consultancy, particularly those experienced in providing strategic reviews and consultancy services. With Historic England seeking an external partner to collaborate until March 2027, SMEs with expertise in archive management and operational improvements might find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint within the public sector. The award criteria focused on a combination of economic value and quality, offering a balanced opportunity for firms proficient in both cost efficiency and high-quality consultancy work. The successful supplier, National Conservation Service (Conservation Ltd), exemplifies the suitability of SMEs in this competitive procurement environment.

## Notice

Historic England is undertaking a strategic review of its Archive to ensure it is resilient, sustainable and fit for the future, supporting Historic England's Strategic Plan and the Government's new Vision for Archives led by the National Archives. The aim of this commission is to Ensure the Historic England Archive is an effective, efficient, open and accessible resource, making improvements that strengthen its value and usability for the sector. We are seeking an experienced external partner or consultant to support and help deliver the review, working closely alongside the internal leads until March 2027.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Additional 6 months if unexpected delays occur outside HE or suppliers control.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061824-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | £25,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,913 |

## 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 | NATIONAL CONSERVATION SERVICE (CONSERVATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061824-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 14:55 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048170-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061824-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048170-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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