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ITT - National Blue Plaques: Community Research Partner (North East, Yorkshire and North West) (UID 176)

Historic England

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Historic England

Buyer Address: The Engine House, Swindon, UKK14, SN22EH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
40000.0 GBP
Gross: 48000 GBP
Published
09 Mar 2026, 13:39
Deadline
23 Mar 2026, 09:30
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73110000 - Research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

We are looking to recruit two community organisations that will identify and research individuals, groups or events that could be commemorated through the National Blue Plaque Scheme. We are running the procurement in two lots – Lot 1: One organisation will focus research on the North of England (including both North West and North East and Yorkshire Region), Lot 2: An organisation focussing research on the East of England.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020900-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Lot 1 - North of England

Lot Description: One organisation will focus research on the North of England (including both North West and North East and Yorkshire Region)

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 20,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot Title: Lot 2 - East of England

Lot Description: An organisation focussing research on the East of England.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 20,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 24,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-03-23T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-12-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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