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PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

UKRI

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UKRI

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: Commercial@ukri.org

Buyer Name: UK Shared Business services

Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, UKK14, SN2 1FF, United Kingdom

Contact Email: professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk

Contact Telephone: 01793 867000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
100000.0 GBP
Gross: 120000.0 GBP
Published
07 Jan 2026, 10:48
Deadline
04 Feb 2026, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79310000 - Market research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

RICHeS seeks to gather evidence to better understand the heritage and conservation science workforce, the sector’s composition, and the current labour market challenges and opportunities. This study should assess the current capacity and capability of the workforce. For the purpose of this report, capacity is defined as the current size of the workforce and the scale of its ability to conduct heritage and conservation science activities. Capability is defined as the combination of processes, tools, skills and behaviours of the workforce in relation to its ability to undertake and complete heritage and conservation science activities. The survey should complement existing workforce analyses to further our understanding of ends over time and promote a sustainable methodology, which ensures its value to future research in this area. The proposed budget is no more than £100,000 excluding VAT.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000954-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 100,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 120,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-11T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-28T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Documents

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