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PS25322 - RICHeS Heritage and Conservation Science Labour Survey

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ORGANIZATION

UKRI

LOCATION

Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom

VALUE

£120,000

DEADLINE

February 04, 2026 at 11:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

79310000

REFERENCE

000954-2026

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Original 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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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are explicitly stated in the provided tender information. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for standard UK public procurement exclusion criteria.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements (e.g., company registration, specific certifications) are explicitly stated in the provided tender information. Bidders should refer to the full tender documents for general eligibility criteria for UKRI contracts.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Demonstrate capability to conduct a comprehensive labour survey focused on the heritage and conservation science workforce.
  • Possess expertise in assessing workforce capacity, defined as the current size of the workforce and its ability to conduct heritage and conservation science activities.
  • Possess expertise in assessing workforce capability, 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.
  • Demonstrate ability to gather evidence to understand the heritage and conservation science sector's composition.
  • Demonstrate ability to identify current labour market challenges and opportunities within the heritage and conservation science sector.
  • Propose a methodology that complements existing workforce analyses.
  • Propose a sustainable methodology that ensures its value to future research in heritage and conservation science.
  • Provide market research services (implied by CPV category).
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • The proposed budget for the project must not exceed £100,000, excluding VAT.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit the bid by the deadline of 2026-02-04 at 11:00:00.
  • Submit the bid exclusively through the Jaggaer eSourcing portal.
  • Propose a project plan and delivery within a 10-month contract duration.

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Summary:
This tender seeks a supplier to conduct a labour survey for the heritage and conservation science workforce, assessing its capacity and capability within a budget of up to £100,000 excluding VAT, with submissions due by February 4, 2026, via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal.

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Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender outlines a clear scope for a labour survey in heritage and conservation science but suffers from critical omissions regarding full tender documentation, mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and evaluation criteria, which significantly hinder bidder participation and transparency.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance100/100

The absence of full tender documents, explicit mandatory exclusion grounds, and eligibility criteria in the provided information raises significant legal compliance concerns. Bidders cannot fully understand their obligations or the legal framework without these.

Absence of full tender documents
Lack of explicit mandatory exclusion grounds
Clarity40/100

The project description and technical requirements are clearly articulated, including specific definitions for 'capacity' and 'capability.' However, the lack of full tender documents and evaluation criteria introduces significant ambiguity regarding the overall bidding process.

Absence of full tender documents
Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness83/100

The provided information is severely incomplete due to the absence of the full tender documents. Key sections such as mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility requirements, and evaluation criteria are missing, making it impossible for bidders to submit a fully compliant and informed proposal.

Absence of full tender documents
Missing mandatory exclusion grounds
Fairness60/100

The lack of explicit evaluation criteria and the absence of full tender documents compromise the fairness of the competition. Bidders cannot adequately prepare their proposals or understand the basis for award without this crucial information, potentially disadvantaging some.

Missing evaluation criteria
Absence of full tender documents
Practicality40/100

While the technical requirements are practical, the overall practicality for bidders is severely hampered by the absence of complete tender documentation. Bidders would struggle to prepare a comprehensive and compliant bid without access to the full terms and conditions.

Absence of full tender documents
Data Consistency100/100

There is a minor inconsistency between the estimated value in EUR (120,000.00 EUR) and the stated budget limit in GBP (£100,000), which could cause confusion for bidders.

Inconsistency between estimated value in EUR and budget limit in GBP
Sustainability25/100

The tender explicitly requests a 'sustainable methodology' that ensures value for future research, which is a strong positive for the project's long-term impact. However, no broader sustainability criteria for the procurement process itself are mentioned.

Strengths

Clear project description with defined terms for 'capacity' and 'capability'
Specific and relevant technical capability requirements
Focus on innovation and sustainable methodology for future research
Open competition procedure for below-threshold value

Concerns

Absence of full tender documents, making comprehensive bidding impossible
Missing explicit mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements
Lack of stated evaluation criteria, compromising transparency and fairness
Minor inconsistency between estimated EUR value and GBP budget limit

Recommendations

1. Publish the complete tender documentation, including all terms, conditions, and annexes.
2. Clearly state all mandatory exclusion grounds and eligibility requirements.
3. Provide detailed evaluation criteria and their weighting to ensure transparency and fairness.

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