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03 Mar 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Winter Gardens Fundraising Consultant, managed by East Suffolk Council, has reached the award stage. This project, located in Woodbridge, aims to restore and commercialise the historic Winter Gardens in Great Yarmouth. The area falls under the industry category of Development Consultancy Services and features support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Town Deal Fund. Awarding took place on 15th August 2024, and the contract period will run from 1st March 2025 to 30th September 2028. This open procedure tender is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and has completed its procurement stage with Sixth Voice Productions Ltd trading as Sixth Voice Consulting being the awarded supplier.

With the goal of reviving a Victorian ironwork and timber glasshouse, the Winter Gardens project offers significant business opportunities, particularly for those in the consultancy sector specialising in heritage projects and community engagement activities. The contract not only promises financial growth with a value of £44,700 but also the potential to gain experience in high-profile capital projects funded by major entities such as the National Lottery and local government bodies. Businesses adept in delivering exhibition, education, and community programmes, alongside food and beverage offerings, stand well-suited to benefit from the exposure and capabilities required for such a multifaceted initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Gardens Fundraising Consultant - AWARD

Notice Description

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is delivering a high-profile capital project to restore and commercialise the historic Winter Gardens. The scheme is being funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Town Deal Fund and Borough Council. The project aims to fully restore the building to its former glory, a Victorian ironwork and timber glasshouse. Its future use is proposed as multi-faceted, offering a range of exhibition, education and community engagement programmes with an overarching food and beverage offer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cab6ec68-8b5a-4e4c-9c01-9db86c57eb30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5682732d-b77e-4ee6-bf62-ae9f92c14377
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£44,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
East Suffolk Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Postcode Area
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sixth Voice Productions Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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