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title: "ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077ed6"
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# ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355

Buyer: Historic England  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077ed6

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## Summary

Historic England is seeking an independent learning and evaluation partner for its Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. The work covers a programme-wide evaluation of the grants’ reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, including understanding of neighbourhood heritage, connections to place, and confidence to share views and take part in local heritage decisions. The partner will analyse evidence across funded projects and carry out deeper qualitative research and case studies, with ongoing learning to inform future grant design and investment. The commission also includes co-producing and delivering training, mentoring and peer learning for grant recipients on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy, and creating reusable resources, tools and guidance. This is research and evaluation consultancy work for Historic England; the delivery location is not stated.

Historic England invited offers through an open competition for a single lot. The process reached tender, with electronic submission permitted. Questions were due by 21 October 2026 at 17:00, and bids by 26 October 2026 at 09:30. The planned contract period runs from 16 November 2026 to 11 August 2028, with a possible two-month renewal extending the period to 11 October 2028. The estimated value is £66,665 excluding VAT (£79,998 including VAT). Evaluation is weighted 80% for quality and 20% for price. The commission is below the relevant procurement threshold.

This opportunity suits research, evaluation and learning consultancies able to combine programme-wide evidence analysis with qualitative research, case studies and practical learning for grant recipients. Suppliers should be equipped to assess reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, and to translate findings into useful insights for future grant design and investment decisions. The capacity-building element calls for the ability to co-design and deliver training, mentoring and peer learning on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy, as well as to produce reusable tools and guidance. Providers with experience working with grant-funded projects and community or heritage participants may find the subject matter relevant. The work combines analytical delivery with hands-on support across a multi-year programme.

## Notice

Historic England (HE) is seeking to appoint an independent learning and evaluation partner to undertake a programme-wide evaluation of the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. The evaluation will assess programme reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, including contributions to greater understanding of neighbourhood heritage, stronger connections to place, and increased confidence to express views and participate in conversations and decisions about local heritage and place. The commission will combine analysis of evidence from all funded projects with deeper qualitative research, case studies and ongoing learning to inform future grant programme development and investment decisions. In addition to delivering the evaluation, the appointed contractor will co-produce and deliver a capacity building programme of training, mentoring and peer learning for grant recipients focused on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy. Through this programme the appointed contractor will create reusable resources, tools and guidance materials to support future grant programmes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092943-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Nov 2026 - 11 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,665 |
| Lots value | £66,665 |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2026 at 15:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092943-2026
  1st October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/historicengland/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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