Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bff-e6c4-7021-b995-133dea1d2dfd/7092-major-parish-churches-physical-condition-resources-and-sustainability closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 7092 Major Parish Churches; physical condition, resources and sustainability [English Heritage](https://tendernation.io/buyers/english-heritage) Estimated value £45,000 to £55,000 Published 17 Aug 2015 Deadline Closed 9 Sept 2015 ## 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 Historic England wishes to commission a project to focus on a sample of a group of the Church of England’s major parish churches, seeking an independent assessment of their vulnerabilities and the threats they face including the condition of the fabric and resources available. For the purposes of this project ‘Major Parish Churches’ are defined as GI and II\* churches which are over 1000sqm floor space, with exceptions for those which are smaller than this or Grade II, but score very highly on other set criteria, e.g. numbers of visitors. These buildings are historically significant and accommodate all the pastoral responsibilities of parish churches but also provide wider ministry to meet civic, community and county needs. The research aims to explore their current physical condition and the resources available to maintain, repair, manage and sustain them. It will identify what factors make these buildings particularly vulnerable to significant loss of distinctive heritage value and what, if anything, threatens their long term use. This is a partnership project for Historic England, Heritage Lottery Fund, the Greater Churches Network, the Church Buildings Council and Doncaster Minster. 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 Wednesday 9th September 2015. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/) 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/ad74e592-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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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