Scope
Description
Historic England invites tenders from suitably qualified consultants or consultancies to undertake one or both parts of a significant research project exploring the legacy of the Windrush generation and its impact on the built environment. This work will contribute to the development of meaningful, community-informed programming in the lead-up to the 80th anniversary of Windrush in 2028.
This procurement is split into two lots -
Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities
Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming
Total value (estimated)
- £15,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 July 2025 to 1 October 2025
- 2 months, 3 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
Lot LOT-0001. Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities
Description
• Identify gaps and opportunities for further research that furthers this understanding
• Perform a PESTEL and SWOT analysis focussing on the built environment, evaluating risks, opportunities, and sector-wide alignment
• Create a report encompassing the above including conclusions on the viability of this project and the potential to innovate through this work
• Create a Final Report, including:
- A summary of existing research and its gaps.
- Key findings on the Windrush generation's impact on the built environment.
- An assessment of policy and planning frameworks relevant to this topic.
- Recommendations for future research and initiatives.
- Insights on the viability of this project and potential areas for innovation
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,000 excluding VAT
- £10,800 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 LOT-0002. Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming
Description
• Assess Historic England's potential role in promoting and supporting participation and learning in this space.
• Conduct interviews with up to ten key external stakeholders to understand expectations and aspirations.
• Provide a stakeholder list of organisations and individuals to contact at further stages of this work and Perform a Stakeholder Mapping Exercise to categorise key groups based on their influence, interest, and potential role in the programme.
• Provide a list of themes and categories that could be explored further with community partners at the next stage of this work
• Conduct a Policy and Funding Review and identify opportunities for strategic partnerships and possible funding
• Create a Final Report, including:
- A summary of stakeholder views on the potential for a co-produced programme.
- Identification of challenges and opportunities for broadening engagement.
- Recommendations on the types of activities that stakeholders felt would most effectively engage priority audiences.
- Insights on the viability of this project and opportunities for innovation.
- Suggestions for future programming and potential pilot initiatives.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,000 excluding VAT
- £7,200 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
Conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities
Lot LOT-0002. Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming
Please see the Invitation To Tender (ITT).
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities
Lot LOT-0002. Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 June 2025, 12:59am
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 10:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Please see documentation, raise clarification questions and submit documents via our electronic tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
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
Contact name: Ellen Harrison
Email: procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government