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# PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ps25322-riches-heritage-and-conservation-science-labour-survey-ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** UK Research & Innovation (UKRI): "PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey". Published status: complete. Published Value: £100,000. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Feb 2026, 11:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.uksbs.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/uk-research-innovation-ukri-GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG)
- **Published Value:** £100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 February 2026 at 11:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Market research services
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £94,148 (exc. VAT, 1 contract)
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ps25322-riches-heritage-and-conservation-science-labour-survey-ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ps25322-riches-heritage-and-conservation-science-labour-survey-ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uksbs.co.uk](/out?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uksbs.co.uk%2Fservices%2Fprocure%2Fcontracts%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/ps25322-riches-heritage-and-conservation-science-labour-survey-ocds-h6vhtk-0600b4#participate

## Description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 11:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of Requirement
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.
Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. 
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. 
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. 
To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.
If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number itt_2458.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79310000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £100,000

- **Contract Period:** 11/03/2026 to 28/12/2026
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** 1 (active)

  - Supplier(s): **Institute of Conservation**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-177963`
  - Value: £94,148 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (1)
- **Contract:** PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey (active)
  - Signed Value: £94,148
  - Signed Date: 07/03/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F000954-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-20T11:55:16.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T13:51:19.732Z
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