Innovation and Research

FAME aims to facilitate innovation and research in the development-led archaeology sector, as well as the wider world.

Publications

Archaeological Market Survey

The Archaeological Market Survey reports providing a unique analysis of the archaeological sector as part of the overall UK and Ireland economies, the reports are based on survey responses from FAME members and CIfA Registered Organisations. Download the reports here:

FAME Guide to the Procurement of Archaeological Services

Written with the archaeological client in mind, the purpose of the document is to foster an intelligent approach to the purchase of archaeological services as part of the development process. This should be useful to both clients and archaeologists looking to establish a shared approach to procurement.

Sections cover:

• Archaeology and development
• Risk awareness in the procurement of archaeological services
• Best practice approach
• A checklist for assessing tenders

The guide can be downloaded here– FAME procurement leaflet.