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Project management Tender- repairs to Priory House

DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2025 at 12:00

Award Notice
Tender

19 Aug 2024 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dunstable Town Council has initiated and awarded a contract for the project management of repair works to Priory House, a Grade II* listed heritage building in Dunstable, England. The procurement process was an open procedure (below threshold), and the tender for project management consultancy services was published on 19 August 2024 with a closing date of 9 September 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £57,375, was officially announced on 17 January 2025. The project is set to commence on 1 October 2024 and conclude by 30 June 2026. The buying organisation responsible for this contract is Dunstable Town Council, and the project location's postal code is LU6 3RZ.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in managing heritage building repair projects, especially those familiar with collaborating with multiple stakeholders and handling complex projects within historical preservation parameters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this opportunity, as the procurement process has been designed to accommodate such businesses. The successful bidder, Focus Consultants 2010 LLP, demonstrates that companies with a solid track record in project management and the ability to work within specified budgets and timelines have a high chance of being selected for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project management Tender- repairs to Priory House

Notice Description

Dunstable Town Council is looking for an excellent project manager with experience in managing complex heritage building repair projects which involve multiple funders, partners and contractors. With the ability to navigate through the complexities that this brings, ensuring that the project is completed on time, within budget and to the satisfactions of the funders and the local planning authority. Specialist contractors are already in place and are working on the repair and conservation of Priory House, a Grade II* listed building located in the centre of Dunstable. This project is expected to run until June 2026, with this role commencing in October or earlier depending on the success of funding applications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a26e6886-9252-4051-9fb7-a2d615caad3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2944fa-785c-41ff-ae7a-6b3121838c2f
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 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
DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNSTABLE
Postcode
LU6 1NF
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Dunstable East
Westminster Constituency
Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOCUS CONSULTANTS 2010

Further Information

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