Buyer Name: UKRI
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Commercial@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UKRI
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Commercial@ukri.org
Buyer Name: UK Shared Business services
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FF, United Kingdom
Contact Email: professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Telephone: 01793 867000
RICHeS seeks to gather evidence to better understand the heritage and conservation science workforce, the sector’s composition, and the current labour market challenges and opportunities. This study should assess the current capacity and capability of the workforce. For the purpose of this report, capacity is defined as the current size of the workforce and the scale of its ability to conduct heritage and conservation science activities. Capability is defined as the combination of processes, tools, skills and behaviours of the workforce in relation to its ability to undertake and complete heritage and conservation science activities. The survey should complement existing workforce analyses to further our understanding of ends over time and promote a sustainable methodology, which ensures its value to future research in this area. The proposed budget is no more than £100,000 excluding VAT.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001271-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-11T00:00:00+00:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-28T23:59:59+00:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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