Archaeological Consultant

Buyer
Thetford Town Council
Value
£5,000 – £8,000
Closes
11 December 2026
Where
THETFORD, the East of England
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Thetford Town Council wants to hire an archaeological consultant to advise on the heritage side of a development project. The work covers identifying archaeological risks and opportunities, and supporting an application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the project's next phase. The estimated value is between £5,000 and £8,000.

What the buyer wants

• Identify archaeological opportunities and constraints, and advise on the impact of the development on archaeological remains and burials. • Help the project team design proposals that respect and enhance the heritage significance of the site. • Advise on any archaeological investigations needed to support future development, and support the National Lottery Heritage Fund Delivery Phase application.

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The notice asks for a suitably qualified and experienced archaeological consultant, so a business without demonstrable archaeological expertise would most likely be ruled out.

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