How to win: ITT - National Blue Plaque Scheme Freelance Historian Framework - UID 199M

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We are seeking freelance historians and researchers to join our Framework to produce preliminary and full research reports on candidates nominated for a National Blue Plaque. We are looking to appoint 10 freelance historians / researchers to the framework. Further information on how the framework will work is detailed below.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Historic England scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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• ✓Start early: it closes 8 July 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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