Scope
Description
This project will deliver a national review supported by a local deep-dive case study aimed at unlocking town centre spaces for residential use in England. The study will consider conversions not only of upper floors above shops but also of town centre ground-floor retail and hospitality units (including pubs and small hotels). It combines lessons learned from recent experience with technical feasibility appraisal, financial modelling, stakeholder engagement and a place-based case study to produce actionable ideas for testing in a subsequent project. The eventual intention, of which this study is the first part, is to provide information and inspiration to national and local government policy-makers, investors, developers, landlords and community bodies.
For more information please see section 1.3 of the ITT
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 8 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 24 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79310000 - Market research services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services
Submission
Tender submission deadline
24 November 2025, 9:30am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Price 25% Quality 75%
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: Andy Brown
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