Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd1-9287-73bc-9c4f-1656665ecb14/ps25322-riches-heritage-and-conservation-science-labour-survey awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey [UKRI](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ukri) Estimated value £100,000 Published 20 Mar 2026 Deadline Closed 4 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 [beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com](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: [beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com](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. Read full description ## CPV classification Market research services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4-2026-03-20T11:55:16Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4-2026-03-20T11:55:16Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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