---
title: "DA - 2026 / 2027 Historic England and Creative UK membership renewal - UID 287"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b834"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# DA - 2026 / 2027 Historic England and Creative UK membership renewal - UID 287

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b834

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## Summary

The procurement process involved in this contract highlights a collaborative effort between Historic England and the Creative Industries Federation. Notably, it pertains to a membership renewal for the 2026/2027 period, identified by the title "DA - 2026 / 2027 Historic England and Creative UK membership renewal - UID 287". This process falls under the services industry category with a focus on membership organisation services. The contracting authority, Historic England, located in Swindon, is a central government public authority. The procurement has already advanced to the award stage, with the contract signed on 18th June 2026. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold, conducted without competition, as confirmed by the approval of the Executive Team on 11th June 2026. The contract runs from 27th June 2026 to 26th June 2027, with a gross value of £12,000.

This procurement activity offers significant opportunities for businesses in the services sector, especially those specialising in membership organisation services. Companies large and small, particularly SMEs that have expertise in managing memberships and providing access to dedicated account management and industry networks, can find such contracts beneficial for growth. Engaging with public authorities like Historic England not only enhances business portfolios but also opens pathways to network and collaborate within industry-specific events. The Creative Industries Federation, a small-to-medium-sized enterprise, is a prime example of a suitable business that successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar businesses to engage with government entities effectively.

## Notice

Renewal of one-year membership with access to dedicated Account Manager, Insight, content, industry networks and events. Approved by Exec Team on 11 June 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057620-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,000 |

## 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 | CREATIVE INDUSTRIES FEDERATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98100000 - Membership organisation services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 13:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057620-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057620-2026
  18th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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