---
title: "Evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENGLAND"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0b5

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## Summary

Historic England is seeking a supplier or consortium to conduct a multi-year evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund, with a focus on value for money and contribution to broader community outcomes. The procurement process, in the Tender stage, is being administered under an open procedure method and falls under the category of services with a specific emphasis on evaluation consultancy services. Interested businesses must submit their proposals electronically by 12:00 on 14th September 2026, with the awarded contract set to begin on 1st October 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2031. The procurement, valued at approximately £414,999.6 GBP, is based in Swindon, UK, and aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses proficient in evaluation consultancy to expand their portfolio by partnering with a central government entity. Companies that specialise in delivering robust and insightful evaluative reports, alongside those adept at managing multi-year consulting projects across cultural and public sectors, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Providing actionable insights to agencies such as Historic England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport can forge valuable connections and establish a credible presence in government-related consultancy services.

## Notice

Historic England is seeking a supplier, or consortium, to deliver a multi-year evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund. The appointed supplier must provide a robust and proportionate evaluation design that assesses implementation, outcomes, contribution and value for money. The evaluation must be designed to produce actionable learning and evidence for Historic England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The evaluation must assess what difference, if any, the Places of Worship Renewal Fund condition and community use of historic places of worship, and the extent to which it contributes to wider place-based outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069099-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,833 |
| Lots value | £345,833 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 10:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069099-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069099-2026
  22nd July 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

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