Tender

Activity Plan, Community Consultation & Co-Production Consultant

ST OSYTH PRIORY & PARISH TRUST

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Tender

26 Jun 2025 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust has announced an open tender for the role of an Activity Plan, Community Consultation & Co-Production Consultant. This project, part of a redevelopment initiative backed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, involves transforming the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy into event and community spaces. The contract falls under the category of public relations consultancy services and is valued at £30,000. Interested parties should submit their bids by 11th July 2025, with the contract expected to start on 21st July 2025 and end on 29th September 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the "Tender" phase, with the procedure being open and above threshold. The project is located in St. Osyth, Essex (postcode CO16 8HA), and is classified as a services procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community engagement, public relations, and event planning. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the project requires a consultant with proven expertise in co-designing community-focused activity plans. Enterprises capable of effectively collaborating with community officers and demonstrating tangible outcomes in learning, volunteering, and participation will find this contract particularly rewarding. Businesses with a strong track record in heritage projects or those seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector will benefit from engaging in this tender. Interested applicants should prepare to align their offerings with the guidelines from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to enhance their bid's competitiveness.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Activity Plan, Community Consultation & Co-Production Consultant

Notice Description

St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust is currently in the development phase of a project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund which will focus on the redevelopment of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy and into hirable event and community spaces. St Osyth Priory and Parish Trust wishes to appoint a suitably qualified and highly experienced Activity Plan, Community Consultation & Co-Production Consultant to work on the Development and Delivery Phases - RIBA 1 to RIBA 7 of this aspect of the project. The Community and Co-Production consultant will be required to support the Community Engagement Officer as well as helping to co-design the Activity Plan throughout the Development Phase of the project. The Activity Plan will detail how various audiences will be engaged in the heritage of the Tithe Barn and Old Dairy project, and will demonstrate the associated learning, volunteering, participation and other outcomes for people and the wider community. The Activity Plan will be developed in accordance with guidance from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. To apply, please read through the information contained within the attached invitation to tender documentation. Please submit all bids and clarification enquiries to tenders@stpriorytrust.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/646a2a9d-a5c3-43d3-8b20-8b47f3708a17
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy 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
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 29 Sep 2026 1-2 years
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
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

Further Information

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