ITT - NEIGHBOURHOOD HERITAGE GRANTS: EVALUATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING - UID 355
Historic England, the public body responsible for protecting and promoting England’s historic environment, is seeking an independent learning and evaluation partner for the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. The contract covers a programme-wide evaluation of reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, including understanding of neighbourhood heritage, connections to place, and participation in local heritage and place-related decisions. The supplier will analyse evidence from all funded projects, undertake qualitative research and case studies, provide ongoing learning to inform future grant development and investment decisions, and co-produce and deliver training, mentoring and peer learning for grant recipients on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy. The commission will also require reusable resources, tools and guidance for future grant programmes. The stated timeframe is two months; contract value and delivery locations are not specified. The critical qualification is the ability to provide independent evaluation expertise together with capacity-building delivery across evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy.
Buyer: Historic England. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 1 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £66.7k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Swindon
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 to 11 Aug 2028
- Category: Research consultancy services (73210000)
From the official notice
Historic England (HE) is seeking to appoint an independent learning and evaluation partner to undertake a programme-wide evaluation of the Neighbourhood Heritage Grants Programme. The evaluation will assess programme reach, delivery, participant experience and outcomes, including contributions to greater understanding of neighbourhood heritage, stronger connections to place, and increased confidence to express views and participate in conversations and decisions about local heritage and place. The commission will combine analysis of evidence from all funded projects with deeper qualitative research, case studies and ongoing learning to inform future grant programme development and investment decisions. In addition to delivering the evaluation, the appointed contractor will co-produce and deliver a capacity building programme of training, mentoring and peer learning for grant recipients focused on evaluation, evidence collection and advocacy. Through this programme the appointed contractor will create reusable resources, tools and guidance materials to support future grant programmes.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £66.7k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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