The Heritage Alliance is seeking tenders for the Heritage 2020 project, with the deadline of 5pm 11 March, while a project officer post will be advertised shortly).
The Heritage Alliance writes:
Heritage 2020 is a major cross-sector collaboration initiative being delivered under the auspices of the Historic Environment Forum.
The Heritage 2020 initiative, which follows on from the National Heritage Protection Plan, has five key themes: discovery, identification and understanding; constructive conservation and sustainable management; public engagement; capacity building; and advocacy. Key strategic priorities are identified which will be taken forward through Working Groups linked with each theme. Their Chairmen will report through a newly established Heritage 2020 Sub-Committee to the Historic Environment Forum.
The project, managed by the Heritage Alliance and supported by Historic England, will run from 4th April 2016 – September 2018. A Project Officer will shortly be recruited. We are now inviting tenders for this project, Deadline for tenders 5pm 11 March.
Dr Mike Heyworth, Director of the Council for British Archaeology leading the initiative on behalf of the Historic Environment Forum said. ‘A key aim of Heritage 2020 is to demonstrate how partnership working can add value and lead to the delivery of key outcomes which will enhance the understanding, protection, and enjoyment of the historic environment in England. Historic England’s commitment to Heritage 2020 demonstrates its firm endorsement of collaborative working’.
The Heritage 2020 framework sets out how heritage organisations across England can work together in the coming years to add value to the work of individual bodies.
View the news release and further information on the tender opportunities
