If you run a heritage based business but are not taking the opportunity to be listed on the IHBC’s HESPR scheme, you may be missing out on the many benefits this brings, including regular bulletins of current tender opportunities in all areas of conservation-related practice; sometimes running into the millions!
IHBC’s HESPR (Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition) is a quality assurance and promotional service for businesses that work to conservation and service standards expected by the IHBC. Practices recognised under the IHBC’s HESPR agree to observe the institute’s standards through maintaining a corporate link to the IHBC in the person of their Designated Service Adviser, a nominated Full Member of the IHBC, agreed by the IHBC.
HESPR bulletin notifications feature tender notifications for businesses of all sizes, from those suitable for sole traders to multi-disciplinary teams, and cover opportunities throughout the UK.
Tasters of headline projects offered in the current update include:
- Round 2 HLF submission, West Midlands, £153,300
- Analysis of the impact of externally (third party) provided historic environment services for Historic England, £13,000
- Specialist contractors for estate owner in South of England- £3,900,000
- Feasibility Study for Vacant Properties as part of CARS scheme, West of Scotland, £30,000
- Cost Consultancy for Grade I Listed Building, South West England, £25,000
If projects such as these – and a huge range of others – might be of interest to your practice or employment, take a closer look at HESPR (http://hespr.ihbc.org.uk/) and how to join. All you need to start the simple application process is a Full Member of the IHBC operating in a suitable role in your operation. And if you are a sole trader, that’s even easier!
Benefits of HESPR listing include:
- Searchable online service with hosted and managed web pages for each HESPR business, containing full contact details and links
- Web links from IHBC’s Home Page, the starting point for IHBC’s 30,000 page web resource with 1/4million hits per month
- HESPR company listings published in IHBC’s Yearbook, circulation 5000+ (including planning authorities & other heritage regulators and leaders)
- Free tender notification service (see archive link from ‘Benefits’ at hespr.ihbc.org.uk)
- One free ‘Jobs etc.’ advert, social networks & email package p.a. (worth up to £400)
- Dedicated search facility for HESPR-related events on IHBC’s events calendar (email for details)
- HESPR fliers circulated at select IHBC events, such as the IHBC’s Annual School, and IHBC-partnered events
- HESPR promotion on IHBC networks, including social media
NB: IHBC Full membership of a staff member is a pre-requisite of HESPR listing.
