Buyer Name: Historic England
Buyer Address: The Engine House, Swindon, UKK14, SN22EH, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
Buyer Name: Historic England
Buyer Address: The Engine House, Swindon, UKK14, SN22EH, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement-he@historicengland.org.uk
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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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020900-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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