Historian in Residence

Contract summary

Industry

• Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

• Library, archives, museums and other cultural services - 92500000

Location of contract

co16 8ha

Value of contract

£5,000

Procurement reference

St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust HIR

Published date

22 August 2025

Closing date

4 July 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

17 July 2025

Contract end date

29 August 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

With public access restored through events and the education centre after 30 years of closure, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Development Phase funded Project will focus on the redevelopment of the Grade II* listed Tithe Barn and Grade II listed Old Dairy into an attractive venue that can host weddings, celebrations, and community events alike.
As part of this project, The Trust are offering a consultancy for a historian (including archaeologists, heritage librarians, museologists, archivists, teachers, and heritage
architects) to explore the history of St Osyth Priory and to engage our volunteers and community with the heritage of the site. Please note, that this position is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Development Phase Grant.
The history of the site is under-researched, but information is available from a number of sources, with the Priory specifically referenced in documents relating to the dissolution in the
National Archive and British Library, St Osyth mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon name stones at Lindisfarne, and the seal of St Osyth held by Alnwick Castle. Further information is available
via the collections of Colchester Castle, a Historic England report, the works of local historian Phyllis M Hendy, and previous studies by architects from City & Country. The Trust
will support access to these works where possible.
The Historian will undertake research into the history of St Osyth Priory; this could include existing collections held by St Osyth Museum, a related historic event or topic or respond to
an identified gap in the existing body of historical work.

To apply, Historians are required to submit an expression of interest to tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk by 5 pm on the 4th July 2025.

The Expression of Interest should be no more than 2 pages (not inclusive of attachments) and should include the following:
1. Topic chosen and reasoning, referring to:
a. How it enhances the existing body of documented history at St Osyth
b. How you will build in opportunities for community involvement/sharing
2. Methodology/approach to delivery of the brief
3. How you will present the research:
a. To the Trust
b. To the community
4. How you will ensure a high level of academic rigour
Attachments should include:
1. Current resume/CV (no more than 2 pages)
2. Examples of similar research work (no more than 2 pages - please summarise and
provide short illustrations or examples of text where appropriate)
For more information or for an informal discussion about this brief please contact
Chyanne Payne, Capital Project Coordinator, St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust -
tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk

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More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Historian in Residence

• Opportunity
• Published 25 June 2025

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Award information

Awarded date

18 August 2025

Contract start date

8 September 2025

Contract end date

29 August 2026

Total value of contract

£5,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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About the buyer

Contact name

Chyanne Payne

Address

St Osyth Education Centre & Museum, 'Behind the Wall'
Colchester Road
St. Osyth
CO16 8HA
England

Telephone

07770711873

Email

tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk

Website

https://www.prioryeducationcentre.co.uk/