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title: "ITT - National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework - UID 199M"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-09"
---

# ITT - National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework - UID 199M

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0e7

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## Summary

Historic England, a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for the "National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework". Located in Swindon, UK, the organisation seeks freelance historians and researchers to produce research reports for the scheme. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 8 July 2026, at 09:30 AM. The initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting research and development consultancy services. The procurement method is an open, below-threshold competition, and the total value is projected at £75,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for freelance historians and researchers looking to expand their involvement in national historical initiatives. Businesses that specialise in historical research and analysis, particularly those with a forte in producing detailed and accurate research reports, are ideally suited to compete. The framework will accommodate up to ten participants, offering the potential for long-term collaboration through mini competitions, evaluated on a combination of pricing, availability, and methodology. This setup not only allows for diversified business growth but also for fostering expertise in the heritage sector.

## Notice

We are seeking freelance historians and researchers to join our Framework to produce preliminary and full research reports on candidates nominated for a National Blue Plaque. We are looking to appoint 10 freelance historians / researchers to the framework. Further information on how the framework will work is detailed below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 92312200 - Services provided by authors, composers, sculptors, entertainers and other individual artists
- 92312210 - Services provided by authors

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 13:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054309-2026
  9th June 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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