Curating the Historic Environment of South West England - Invitation to Tender in Taunton

Overview

Curating the Historic Environment of South West England: Supporting Change in an Extraordinary Landscape.

Invitation to Tender

The South West Heritage Trust (SWHT) invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced heritage professionals/consultants to provide project management services for the updating of the South West Archaeological Research Framework (SWARF). The Project Manager will deliver the objectives in the brief and work closely with the Steering Group to deliver the project.

The Steering group consists of staff from the South West Association of Local Government Archaeological Officers (hereafter SWALGAO) and Historic England.

Tenderers should have a good understanding of the archaeology of the South West region and a broad knowledge of the importance of Research Frameworks across England. They will need to show their ability to engage, collaborate and communicate with a wide body of stakeholders and contributors.

The project will run for up to two years with completion by March 2028.

Tender responses to be submitted by email to Bob.Croft@swheritage.org.uk and Melanie.Pomeroy-Kellinger@wiltshire.gov.uk

The deadline for submissions is the 17 February 2026

Start date is expected to be mid-March 2026

Fee

The fee available for this assignment is up to £50,000 exclusive of VAT.

Payment terms to be staged payments in arrears. A Payment Schedule to be agreed with the successful tenderer.

How to apply

If you are interested in undertaking this contract, please submit a written quotation based upon the details of the project brief. This should include:

• Details of the consultant(s) who will work on the project and their CV(s), highlighting relevant skills, experience and knowledge.
• The names and contact details of two referees.
• Proof of public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

Full details of the brief in the link below: