Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c8b-a72d-726c-87a3-2c42916aa0c4/informing-the-future-of-the-past-ifp-2022-award awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Informing the Future of the Past (IFP) 2022 - AWARD [Historic England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/historic-england) Estimated value £30,000 Published 15 Sept 2022 Deadline Closed 13 May 2022 ## 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 The purpose of this work is to ensure guidance for Historic Environment Records (HERs) is up-to-date and easily accessible. Current guidance, also referred to as Informing the Future of the Past, is available as an online manual that uses a wiki format and is delivered via the Archaeology Data Service ([archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/ifp](https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/ifp/)). It was published in 2012 and although the original intention was to regularly update sections, this has not taken place. The consultancy work will be based on liaison with the HER community, Heritage Information Partnership (HIPS) team and others to: - Develop detailed proposals for restructuring IFP to better align with current audit practices. - Carry out research to identify different options for a new digital home for IFP 2022. - Secure agreement from sector partners on a new IFP structure and digital platform. - Complete a detailed timetable for re-drafting and uploading IFP content to the new digital platform. - Draft a restructured IFP that incorporates existing content where appropriate. - Draft updates to key sections of IFP. - Research the most cost-effective and interactive approaches to training staff responsible for maintaining the HER and, in the light of these findings, develop a training plan in consultation with sector specialists. - Develop a sustainable plan to keep IFP up-to-date and establish it as a live suite of resources. 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