Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bef-2bf7-7005-931e-92029f426a26/7272-developing-a-national-framework-and-research-agenda-for-the-historic-built closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 7272 Developing a National Framework and Research Agenda for the Historic Built Environment [Historic England-National Heritage Protection Commissions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/historic-england-national-heritage-protection-commissions) Estimated value £40,000 to £50,000 Published 17 Dec 2015 Deadline Closed 26 Jan 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - 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 Historic England wishes to improve co-ordination of research into the historic built environment. To do this we are inviting tenders for work to develop a framework for research and to establish a research network to take this forward. The overarching aim of the project is to produce an innovative collaborative framework, suitable for the needs of the historic built environment research sector. The framework will help identify research requirements, endeavour and potential. It needs to be flexible and expandable to meet changing requirements and to be supported and sustained by a sectoral research network. Additional information: Suppliers interested in submitting a bid for this contract should express an interest via the Historic England procurement system InTend: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) Information on registering as a supplier on InTend can be found on the Heritage Protection Commissions Current Tenders webpage ([historicengland.org.uk](https://historicengland.org.uk/services-skills/grants/our-grant-schemes/grants-available/hpc/tender-opportunities/)) or requested via an email to Project Design Tenders should be submitted no later than 5pm on Tuesday 26th January 2016. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1f1a3b4a-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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