GB-London: Provision of Evaluation Services - Heritage Places Initiative

NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 December 2023 for the following reason: 1. Procurement Information - Is this suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)? - "No" in the original advert should be withdrawn and replaced with "Yes".

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs(The Heritage Fund is looking to appoint a supplier to provide an evaluation framework and initial reporting of the recently launched Heritage Places strategic initiative. It will need to be cognisant of and consider the investment in the location of the National Lottery Heritage Grants which is not part of the Heritage Places to show overall funding impact.

The contract will run for three (3) years to match the current delivery plan timescales

We are seeking an evaluation provider who will support the programme from the outset, facilitating the design and development of a Theory of Change for Heritage Place projects, with the Heritage Fund's area and country teams and places themselves, including stakeholders. The commission will also consider lessons learned from the emphasis on place and in some areas the transition between Areas of Focus and Heritage Places.

Further information can be found in Schedule 2 - Specification.)

Additional information: The date and time provided at item 10 Deadline for Expressions of Interest - is the date and time for the receipt of Tenders. All clarification questions and tender returns must be submitted through the Delta E- tendering Portal. The start date detailed in the advert is indicative only and this requirement may start earlier or later than the date provided.

Responses to clarification questions will be issued in batches and sent through the Delta portal and bidders should ensure that they check in regularly for these.

Item 9 - Estimated value of requirement please note that the Heritage Fund has a maximum budget and this is detailed in the ITT