Official UK procurement notice
Assessing the contribution of archaeology to non-heritage science and innovation [NP 335]
Authority: Historic England (Central government)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionHistoric England seeks a contractor for a 6-month project (August 2025 – February 2026) to assess archaeology’s contribution to non-heritage science and innovation. The project involves identifying up to twenty case studies where archaeological materials have impacted fields like biology, climate science, and health. These must be evidence-based, peer-reviewed, and demonstrate measurable impact. A second component will explore future potential for archaeology in non-heritage sectors. Outputs include a detailed research report, a 5-page summary, and a PowerPoint deck. The contractor should have expertise in archaeology, science, and research analysis, and will collaborate with Historic England throughout the project.
CPV: Archaeological services · Research consultancy services · Research services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedPublished value£20,000
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lot awarding rule: Price Weighting: 30% Quality Weighting: 70% Please see ITT document for full breakdown.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Below threshold - open competition
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Below threshold
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 30 Jun 2025, 12:57 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Aug 2025, 16:41 BST
- Authority reference
P/REF 00000422- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-036080- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555d3Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 25 Jul 2025, 11:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
This opportunity is being run on Historic England's e-procurement InTend - to view and submit a return please use the following link to sign in or register - in-tendhost.co.uk/historicengland/aspx… ↗
Timeline
30 Jun 2025 → 18 Aug 2025 · 4 dates- Tender notice published30 Jun 2025, 12:57 BST
- Submission deadline25 Jul 2025, 11:00 BST
- Contract starts18 Aug 2025
- Latest notice published18 Aug 2025, 16:41 BST
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 30 Jun 2025- Tender notice published30 Jun 2025, 12:57 BSTUK4
- Contract details notice published18 Aug 2025, 16:41 BSTUK7
- Status changed to complete18 Aug 2025, 16:41 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Consulting Services Limited | £18,313 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Harlow Consulting Services Limited
- Signed
- 14 Aug 2025
- Value
- £18,313
- Period
- 18 Sept 2025 – 13 Feb 2026
- Status
- active
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Harlow Consulting Services LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender