How to win: Abbey Remains Project - Tender for Archaeological Consultant

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Tavistock Town Council as Client and Accountable Body invites tenders from consultants with the relevant skills and capability to carry out planning and execution of archaeological excavations (CIfA standards), associated reporting writing, handling of finds and digital archiving of the areas shown on drawings Figure 2 and Figure 3. Due to the time sensitivities relating to the overall wider project deliverables, on appointment, contractors are required to apply for the necessary consents to enable the excavation works to take place, which includes one scheduled monument application for the two sites, presenting a robust and focussed archaeological project design and Written Scheme of Investigation that poses the relevant research questions and provides clear justification for the works taking place under SMC. This will include full sections on human remains, archaeological science and proposals for post-excavation analysis. After the consultant has liaised with Historic England (site meeting with project team has already occurred with Historic England in August 2026), the target is to ensure that the SMC is submitted no later than end January 2027. The appointed consultant will al

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Tavistock Town Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £24,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 7 December 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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