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title: "Inheritance Tax Exemption Programme (UID 195)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a0"
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# Inheritance Tax Exemption Programme (UID 195)

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a6a0

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## Summary

Historic England, a public authority under the central government, recently completed a procurement process concerning the Inheritance Tax Exemption Programme. Located in Swindon, UK, this initiative was funded by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to enhance the management of Inheritance Tax Exemption casework for HM Revenue & Customs. This procurement was awarded through a direct method, owing to the highly specialised nature of the required expertise, without competition as it fell under the below-threshold category. The service contract, valued at £62,400 gross, commenced on 1st May 2026, and continues until 31st May 2027, reflecting a focused need to drive the programme's strategic objectives forward efficiently with minimal delays.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses in the tax consultancy services sector, specifically those with expertise in managing complex casework for tax exemption. The procurement process signified a crucial need for highly niche skills, making this an ideal opportunity for companies possessing specialised knowledge in heritage protection and Inheritance Tax exemptions. While this particular contract was awarded directly to ensure continuity, similar future opportunities could arise for firms able to demonstrate a strong track record in such specialised fields, positioning them to support public sector initiatives effectively.

## Notice

Historic England is currently engaged in a DCMS funded programme to reinvigorate our management of Inheritance Tax Exemption casework for HMRC and provide a more strategic direction for it. Inheritance Tax Exemption is an important part of the system of heritage protection. The purchase is for the very specific knowledge skills and experience of the current IHT Casework Manager, to drive the programme forward. We are proceeding with direct award in this case due to the highly specialist area, there are very few people with the skills, knowledge and experience we require for this programme. There would be a substantial time delay and a large impact on the output of the programme while seeking, onboarding and training a replacement. Furthermore, Historic England is currently under long-term recruitment strategy uncertainty which means that we are engaging the services of the current IHT Casework Manager to cover the uncertainty phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £52,000 |

## 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 | PAYSTREAM ACCOUNTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049822-2026
  27th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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