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Interpretation & Storytelling Consultant

ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 12:38

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

15 Jul 2025 at 13:11

Tender Notice
Tender

23 Jun 2025 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust has concluded an open procurement process for an "Interpretation & Storytelling Consultant" under an artistic and literary creation and interpretation services category (CPV code: 92310000). The aim is to enhance community engagement through innovative storytelling at the historic site of St Osyth in England (postcode CO16 8HA). The procurement process, designated as an open procedure (above threshold) and initiated on 23rd June 2025, reached the award stage on 22nd August 2025, with the tender procedure concluding on 17th July 2025. This project, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, focuses on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy into event and community venues, involving phases from RIBA 1 to RIBA 7, depending on further funding success.

The project presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in creative interpretation and exhibition design, particularly those skilled in narrative development and historic storytelling. This contract, valued at £24,803 and already assigned to Narrative By Design, spans from 26th August 2025 to 29th August 2026. Companies adept in artistic curation can leverage this initiative to showcase their ability to connect history with community interaction, thereby enriching their portfolio and expanding market presence in heritage and arts sectors. Although it does not specify preferences for SMEs or VCSEs, the project calls for highly qualified consultants capable of delivering comprehensive storytelling plans to foster deep community connections.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interpretation & Storytelling Consultant

Notice Description

St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust has been awarded Development Phase funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hireable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Interpretation and Storytelling Consultant to work on the Development and Delivery Phases - RIBA 1 to RIBA 7 of this aspect of the project. Please note the Delivery Phase is subject to successful funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Consultant to help deliver an Interpretation and Storytelling Plan through innovative curation, interpretation and exhibition design. You will be working on a site that covers over 1300 years of British History. We would like to understand how to tell the stories from key historic periods related to the site, and present these in innovative ways that foster greater community engagement and connection. To apply, please read through and follow the instructions in the attached invitation to tender document. All bids and clarifications must be submitted to tenders@stosythpriorytrust.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cba6f0fd-bac1-483e-818c-b92d5c0f0910
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92310000 - Artistic and literary creation and interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,803 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. OSYTH
Postcode
CO16 8HA
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tendring
Electoral Ward
St Osyth
Westminster Constituency
Clacton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NARRATIVE BY DESIGN

Further Information

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