Scope
Reference
PREF 541
Description
We are looking to recruit two community organisations that will identify and research individuals, groups or events that could be commemorated through the National Blue Plaque Scheme. We are running the procurement in two lots –
Lot 1: One organisation will focus research on the North of England (including both North West and North East and Yorkshire Region), Lot 2: An organisation focussing research on the East of England.
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 23 March 2026 to 31 December 2026
- 9 months, 9 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North of England
Description
One organisation will focus research on the North of England (including both North West and North East and Yorkshire Region)
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - East of England
Description
An organisation focussing research on the East of England.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
- UK suppliers
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs)
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - North of England
Lot 2. Lot 2 - East of England
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Please find additional documents and details on our procurement system: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
For this tender, Award, will be based on MAT - Most Advantageous Tender.
Price Weighting: 20% Quality Weighting: 80%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Historic England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLY-5862-RMML
The Engine House
Swindon
SN22EH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government