Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf3-e0ce-70fa-8235-3f2b9f606d8a/7376-marine-survey-training-course-for-archaeologists closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 7376 Marine survey training course for archaeologists [Historic England Heritage Protection Commissions](https://tendernation.io/buyers/historic-england-heritage-protection-commissions) Estimated value £4,000 to £6,000 Published 8 Feb 2016 Deadline Closed 26 Feb 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. - 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 In January 2015 a marine geotechnical training pilot course, commissioned by Historic England (project ref: NHPP 6205) was held at the National Oceanographic Centre (University of Southampton). This pilot course was designed to test the content of a marine survey training course to improve knowledge and understanding among curatorial bodies (national and local). The objective was to provide training with a practical component, so participants could gain direct experience of handling geotechnical material obtained offshore and thereby have more confidence in the critical assessment presented by consultants from geotechnical and environmental sampling survey programmes. The course also provided a classroom review of geo-archaeological methodologies that frequently are employed in support of numerous coastal and marine development projects . The feedback from the course participants and analysis from the online survey conducted to inform the scope of the pilot course confirmed that knowledge and understanding of the techniques and methodologies, of a multidisciplinary approach, should be more widely understood within the historic environment sector. It was therefore recognised that national and local curators, and those working in the wider archaeological and heritage (and environmental) sector, should have an opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and practical experience in marine survey analysis methodologies; this knowledge will enable staff to provide informed comment and advice about the potential impact of coastal and seabed infrastructure projects on the historic environment. This project will build on the January 2015 pilot course and deliver training that will develop skills in geophysical and geotechnical techniques with a supporting toolkit of learning materials for heritage practitioners in curatorial, commercial, and investigation and research roles. It will be aimed at improving knowledge and understanding in how geophysical data and geotechnical material can be used to support marine archaeological and palaeo-landscape analysis. The training course will also comply with HE External Training Strategy 2015-18 and the Historic England Action Plan 2015-18 capturing a priority audience such as detailed by: • Corporate Plan Objective 3.2 – promote constructive conservation with those who have broader objectives such as local authority members and senior officers and developers; • Corporate Plan Objective 4.3 – work with others to assess and deliver the heritage skills required by local authorities, owners and others and thereby implement Historic England’s Training Delivery Strategy for owners and their agents/experts in support of Heritage 2020; and • Heritage 2020 Capacity Building – a more integrated and focused approach to training and continuing development of heritage professionals. 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 Friday 26th February 2016. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/484458ff-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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