Published date: 19 September 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 3 September 2024, 9:30am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Market research services - 79310000

Location of contract

SN2 2EH

Value of contract

£10,000 to £15,000

Procurement reference

IT-514-333-P/REF 00000333 - AWARD

Published date

19 September 2024

Closing date

3 September 2024

Closing time

9:30am

Contract start date

16 September 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Archaeological archives in the UK are facing a critical shortage of storage capacity by 2027, which threatens the preservation of historical remains. This project aims to gather essential data on the public's economic valuation and willingness to pay for an archaeological national archive. The project will use the Contingent Valuation method to estimate public willingness to pay through a survey of 2,000 people across England. Additionally, the project seeks to raise public awareness about the importance of preserving archaeological archives alongside other economic valuations of archaeology. This will be published through the Culture Heritage Capital programme (CHC) and will likely influence private and public sector decisions.

Archaeological archives hold significant cultural, educational, and non-market value but face funding challenges due to market failures. This study, aligned with the CHC programme, will provide a quantitative valuation of public support, aiding in policy and funding efforts.

This brief is for the collection of survey data only. The data will be analysed by Historic England's economic team to estimate the public's willingness to pay, thereby being cost-effective and cheaper than consultants.

Award information

Awarded date

9 September 2024

Contract start date

16 September 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2024

Total value of contract

£12,300

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Darmax Research Limited

Address

2 Tansy Close, Wimborne Minster, Wimborne, United Kingdom, BH21 4FJ

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Liam Waterhouse

Address

Firefly Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 2EH
United Kingdom

Telephone

+447388959949

Email

Liam.Waterhouse@HistoricEngland.org.uk