Tenders/ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355

ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355

Historic England

Published: Oct 1, 2026

Updated: Oct 1, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the culture and heritage, Monitoring Evaluation and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Buildings and Heritage Preservation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the culture and heritage sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Historic England (HE) is seeking to appoint an independent learning and evaluation partner to undertake a programme-wide evaluation of the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. The evaluation will assess programme reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, including contributions to greater understanding of neighbourhood heritage, stronger connections to place, and increased confidence to express views and participate in conversations and decisions about local heritage and place. The commission will combine analysis of evidence from all funded projects with deeper qualitative research, case studies and ongoing learning to inform future grant programme development and investment decisions. In addition to delivering the evaluation, the appointed contractor will co-produce and deliver a capacity building programme of training, mentoring and peer learning for grant recipients focused on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy. Through this programme the appointed contractor will create reusable resources, tools and guidance materials to support future grant programmes.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 092943-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Historic England

Historic England has issued 111 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 68 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Culture, Heritage & Tourism, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 092943-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Historic England in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.