Scope
Reference
P/REF 00000424
Description
Historic England is seeking an organisation to implement surveys for users and non-users of differing historic venues, and their modern counterparts, as part of a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) conducted by Historic England. A DCE is a method used to understand individuals' preferences by presenting them with alternative scenarios and asking them to choose their preferred option. The aim of the study is to understand and quantify public's perceptions towards these historic assets. The budget allocated for this tender is £50,000 (inclusive of VAT), to receive approximately 8,000 respondents across multiple surveys.
The appointed organisation's responsibility is to conduct the surveys as per the specified criteria. All subsequent responsibilities, including analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of the findings, will be undertaken by Historic England.
Contract 1. Surveys for Discrete Choice Experiments (DCE) [NP 309]
Supplier
Contract value
- £34,000 excluding VAT
- £40,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
24 August 2025
Contract dates
- 28 August 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 7 months, 4 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
Darmax Research Limited
Wimborne Minster
Wimborne
BH21 4FJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01202121506
Region: UKK25 - Dorset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Surveys for Discrete Choice Experiments (DCE) [NP 309]
Contracting authority
Historic England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLY-5862-RMML
The Engine House
Swindon
SN22EH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government