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Evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund - UID289

Historic England · Central government

In brief

Historic England awarded consultancy work to Alma Economics on 28 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £345,833 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 54 months, starting 1 October 2026.

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What the notice says

Historic England is seeking a supplier, or consortium, to deliver a multi-year evaluation of the Places of Worship Renewal Fund. The appointed supplier must provide a robust and proportionate evaluation design that assesses implementation, outcomes, contribution and value for money. The evaluation must be designed to produce actionable learning and evidence for Historic England and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The evaluation must assess what difference, if any, the Places of Worship Renewal Fund condition and community use of historic places of worship, and the extent to which it contributes to wider place-based outcomes.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Alma Economics (SME)
9 bids received
£345,377
Awarded 2 October 2026
29 October 2026 to 31 March 2031

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 069099-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 093725-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 107483-2026

About the buyer

Historic EnglandLast 12 months

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From notice 069099-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 July 2026, last updated 12 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 12 November 2026.