---
title: "RFQ - Heritage Counts, Social research - UID 266"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c667"
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# RFQ - Heritage Counts, Social research - UID 266

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c667

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Historic England, titled "RFQ - Heritage Counts, Social research - UID 266," falls under the services industry category. This procurement involves market research services with a primary focus on developing a literature review for Heritage Counts. Located in Swindon, United Kingdom, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 8th July 2026. The contract commenced on 6th July 2026 and is expected to conclude by 30th November 2026. It was conducted through a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, and has been awarded to Elizabeth Bennett.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in market research services, especially those focusing on heritage and social research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in literature review development, data analysis, and stakeholder liaison would be well-suited to undertake similar projects. The tasks include preparing publications, aligning with frameworks like the ONS Wellbeing framework, and facilitating surveys, presenting diverse opportunities for growth and collaboration with central government entities like Historic England.

## Notice

1. Develop a literature review for Heritage Counts, heritage and society refresh, using existing Heritage Counts evidence and the social impact framework evidence base and themes from the CHC Framework and ONS Wellbeing framework. 2. Adopt the literature review for publication via Heritage Counts using current approach - A short summary of method and key findings of each study - Academic referencing 3. Prepare the text for web publication in liaison with Historic England content teams including accessibility requirements 4. Prepare a list of monitoring and measurement metrics and indicators for each theme similarly to the ONS wellbeing index indicators 5. Liaise (online) with internal stakeholders (the social and economic research and evaluation teams; partnership teams; regional teams) and external stakeholders (Primarily the Heritage Counts editorial board and Historic Environment Forum) 6. Technical support for 2/3 ongoing surveys including the Visitor Attraction survey and the Local Authority skills survey. 7. Present the final findings internally and externally (online)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | ELIZABETH BENNETT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 12:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064221-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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