PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

UKRI

Published: Mar 20, 2026

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Institute of Conservation — £94,148

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (youth development): PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and. By UKRI. Awarded to Institute of Conservation (GBP 94K, Mar 2026).

This is a services contract in the Youth, Monitoring Evaluation and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Labor Market, Workforce and Data Collection. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 100,000.

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 services in the Youth sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 11:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of Requirement
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.

Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.

This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.
If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2458.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 20, 2026. Last refreshed 51 days ago. Reference: 025700-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About UKRI

UKRI has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 9 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How much was the contract awarded for?

Institute of Conservation was awarded the contract for £94,148. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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 025700-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Institute of Conservation. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by UKRI 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 Services contract in the Youth & Employment sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.