Tender

Visitor Experience Modelling and Business Plan for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

HISTORIC ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Historic England is currently in the tender stage of procuring a consultant for the project titled "Visitor Experience Modelling and Business Plan for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings". This project aims to develop a sustainable visitor experience model and strategic business plan for the Flaxmill, which is set to open in summer 2021. The tender process details indicate an end date for submissions on 25 November 2019, with an allocated budget of £30,000 available for interpretation services. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2 December 2019 and run until 31 March 2020, with the relevant location being Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is classified as a below-threshold procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in developing visitor experiences and strategic business planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is geared towards creating a financially viable operational model for the heritage site. Companies with a strong background in interpreting historical sites or providing innovative visitor services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, ultimately contributing to the enhancement and promotion of this unique heritage destination.

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Notice Title

Visitor Experience Modelling and Business Plan for Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

Notice Description

Historic England is seeking to appoint a consultant to develop a financially viable (sustainable within five years), adaptable and evolving visitor experience model and strategic business plan for the visitor experience element of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings (SFM), scheduled to open in summer 2021. Historic England and the Friends of the Flaxmill Maltings (the Friends) are looking to deliver a pioneering and innovative visitor experience at SFM that will provide a destination for local communities, regional communities and tourists to experience, celebrate and learn about this unique and internationally significant heritage site. In order to achieve this ambition, Historic England and the Friends need to understand the market in Shrewsbury, Shropshire and the surrounding area, in order to develop a memorable visitor experience and deliver a financially viable operational plan for the future of SFM. The work of the consultant will form the basis for the creative design and development and delivery of the future interpretation scheme for the visitor experience. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b5e30f6-aa5d-469c-b338-7204bbec371e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a2f8f45-89ad-4ee3-8c14-60b6f4dabd18
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HISTORIC ENGLAND
Contact Name
Amy Pitts
Contact Email
amy.pitts@historicengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442079733084

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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