Tender

Design and Creation of Heritage Displays

THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Jun 2021 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thetford Town Council is currently seeking quotes for the "Design and Creation of Heritage Displays," an initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of the Thetford Guildhall Heritage Hub Project. This tender falls under the services category with an overall budget of £30,000 to £40,000. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 noon on Thursday, 1st July 2021, for the project planned to begin on 2nd August 2021 and complete by 29th July 2022. Interested parties are required to submit sealed quotes marked for the attention of the Town Clerk at the specified address in Thetford, Norfolk. Key aspects of the project include the creation of informative displays about local history and references to the Sikh community's connections to Thetford.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the education and heritage services industries, particularly those specialising in museum services and the preservation of historical exhibits. Suitable competitors may include SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises proficient in designing educational and interactive displays, as the project involves employing various mediums such as augmented reality, audio-visual elements, and information boards. Companies with prior experience in similar cultural projects and those able to demonstrate sound health and safety policies, alongside public liability and employers' insurance, will be well-positioned to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Creation of Heritage Displays

Notice Description

Thetford Town Council were successful in securing NHLF funding for the Thetford Guildhall Heritage Hub Project. Within this project is the creation of displays that tell the stories of Thetford Folk and the history of the Guildhall, and this would need to be completed within 12 months. There are 2 rooms for display with the potential to expand into a third space. There is also a desire for mobile displays in multifunctional areas for pop up events. Room 1 Small Court room (current name) This will be; * A Tea Room and Heritage Hub * Act as a jumping off point for visitors to Thetford * Tell the story of the Guildhall's Judicial history * Sir Joseph Williamson * Holmes & Cable Room 2 Council Chamber (current name) This room will tell the story of the Singh family and their civic connections to Thetford. Maharajah Duleep Singh was buried on the outskirts of Thetford at Elveden. Thetford is the 2nd most important place in the world for the Sikh community. The steering group that was set up to develop our Sikh links have expressed a wish that there should be a focus on Maharaja Ranjit Singh - the father of Duleep Singh. Displays will be created in consultation with the project's Sikh Steering Group Room 3 (possible so please quote separately) Large Court (current name) This is a multifunctional room that will be used for a wide variety of community uses. There is possibility of using this space for some interpretation/display for and /or mobile exhibits. A town of firsts Rod and mace the same design as Parliaments Henry Fitzroy Boudicca Sweyne Forkbeard Howard family (early Dukes of Norfolk) Please list prices of the different mediums, such as talking pictures, augmented reality, audio visual and information boards. There is a budget of PS30-40k The available funding is limited, however, there may be some fundraising activities that could add to this. Site visits are considered essential and available on request. Please contact David Brooks 07553388554 Tender Requirements * A written itemised quote for project * Copy of Public Liability and Employers' Insurance. * Health & Safety Policy. * Environment Strategy. * Example Risk Assessment/ Example Method Statement. * Two references (commercial/business). Please note that tenders that do not include all the above may be discarded. Contact name and number: Tina Cunnell, Town Clerk, 01842 754247 tinacunnell@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Quotations to be in by 12 noon, Thursday 1st July 2021 Sealed inner envelopes to be marked 'Guildhall Heritage Display Project', for the attention of the Town Clerk, Thetford Town Council. Electronic submissions cannot be accepted, to comply with our financial regulations. Postal Address: The Carnegie, Cage Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2DS Details of the winning contract will be published IAW Local Government Transparency Code 2014.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c065231f-9e02-43ad-a58f-c3a70a3ee5c3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

92520000 - Museum services and preservation services of historical sites and buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 29 Jul 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina Cunnell
Contact Email
tinacunnell@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01842 754247

Buyer Location

Locality
THETFORD
Postcode
IP24 2DS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Thetford Castle
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Further Information

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