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ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe Development (ESPH665 TT) - AWARD

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Hastings Borough Council has awarded a contract for project management consultancy services under the title "ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Café Development (ESPH665 TT)." The project involves the development, construction, operation, and upkeep of the West Hill Café as an Interpretation Centre for Hastings Castle, as well as refurbishments to enhance the Castle's appeal as a key heritage destination. The contract has been awarded to Blue Horizon Ventures, who will oversee the project from December 2, 2024, to March 31, 2027. This open procedure award was finalised on April 8, 2025, and the total contract value is £59,500. The project is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom, within the postal code TN34 3UY.

The development of Hastings Castle and West Hill Café offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in project management consultancy services within the heritage and cultural sectors. The project will incorporate a café, restaurant, retail space, community area, and innovative visitor experiences, which can attract a wide range of subcontractors and suppliers, from construction firms to providers of interpretive technologies. Businesses with experience in delivering integrated cultural and heritage projects, particularly those that can offer cutting-edge visitor engagement solutions, would be well-suited to compete for future related subcontracts and additional services as the project progresses.

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Notice Title

ESPH AB HBC Consultancy for Project Management of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe Development (ESPH665 TT) - AWARD

Notice Description

Hastings Borough Council seeks to appoint an experienced project management team to oversee the development of Hastings Castle and the West Hill Cafe project. This project involves the development, build, operation, and maintenance of the West Hill Cafe as an Interpretation Centre for Hastings Castle, alongside various refurbishments and improvements to enhance the Castle's status as a world-class heritage destination. The project manager will act on behalf of the Council ensuring best value is achieved and best practice is followed. The Hastings Town Fund supports the redevelopment of Hastings Castle and West Hill Cafe, aiming to transform them into a major cultural destination. The project includes a cafe, restaurant, retail space, community space, and new interpretation/visitor experiences. A new platform lift will ensure step-free access from the West Hill Lift top station. Development will integrate engaging and innovative interpretations techniques to enhance the visitor experience. The detailed specification for this contract is included in Appendix A.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e08941-25d9-4d27-8c4a-e26afab23a5e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE HORIZON VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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