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Windrush Research (NP 305)

Historic England · Tender notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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

Awarded to

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Courage Works Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£15k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
8 Jul 2025
Including VAT
£18k
Award ID
1
Status
active
Location
Fulking, UKJ28, BN5 9ND, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV73110000 — Research services
  • CPV73210000 — Research consultancy services
  • CPV98200000 — Equal opportunities consultancy services

Lots

  • Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities£9k
  • Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming£6k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
C/REF 00001053
Status
complete
Above Threshold
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
How to submit
Please see documentation, raise clarification questions and submit documents via our electronic tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx/Home
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Tender Period

Ends
23 Jun 2025, 10:30

Enquiry period

Ends
19 Jun 2025, 00:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Other Requirements

Reserved Participation Location

Gazetteer

Scheme
GB-ONS

Identifiers

K02000001

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Consultant Research Brief Part One: Existing research, gaps and opportunities
Status
complete
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

Value

Amount
9,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
10,800

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
For both lots of this tender, Award, will be based on MEAT - Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Price Weighting: 40% Quality Weighting: 60%

Contract period

Ends
1 Oct 2025, 00:59
Starts
30 Jul 2025, 01:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Please see the Invitation To Tender (ITT).
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Consultant Research Brief Part Two: Stakeholder engagement, opportunities for future programming
Status
active
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.

Value

Amount
6,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
7,200

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Description
For both lots of this tender, Award, will be based on MEAT - Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Price Weighting: 40% Quality Weighting: 60%

Contract period

Ends
1 Oct 2025, 00:59
Starts
30 Jul 2025, 01:00

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Please see the Invitation To Tender (ITT).

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Id
73210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
98200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Equal opportunities consultancy services
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Id
73210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
98200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Equal opportunities consultancy services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
028617-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
29 May 2025, 17:43

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXLY-5862-RMML
Name
Historic England

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
Swindon
Postal Code
SN22EH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Engine House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PXLY-5862-RMML
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Ellen Harrison
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-155286
Name
Courage Works Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ28
Country
GB
Locality
Fulking
Postal Code
BN5 9ND
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Fulking

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Contact

Telephone
07900312233

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services

Items

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
73110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research services
Entry 2
Id
73210000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research consultancy services
Entry 3
Id
98200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Equal opportunities consultancy services

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-155286
Name
Courage Works Ltd

Related lots

LOT-0001

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Windrush Research
Status
active
Award ID
1
Date Signed
8 Jul 2025, 01:00
Above Threshold
No

Value

Amount
15,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
18,000

Period

Ends
1 Oct 2025, 00:59
Starts
14 Jul 2025, 01:00

Documents

Entry 1
Id
041977-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK7
Description
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
contractNotice
Published
22 Jul 2025, 12:31

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon · UKK14 · SN22EH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05293c-2025-07-22T12:31:57+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·